view
vyoo
View (noun) means What can be seen from a particular place, especially scenery. Example: “The hotel room had a stunning view of the harbor.”
noun
1
What can be seen from a particular place, especially scenery.
"The hotel room had a stunning view of the harbor."
"Trees blocked our view of the stage."
"From the top of the hill, you get a wonderful view of the valley."
2
A personal opinion or way of thinking about something.
"She shared her views on the new policy at the meeting."
"In my view, the plan needs more work."
"My father holds strong views about how children should spend their free time."
3
A single instance of someone watching or loading a piece of online content.
"The video racked up a million views in a day."
"Her cooking tutorial has only a few views, but the comments are kind."
"Each view of the page is counted, even if the visitor leaves quickly."
verb
1
To look at something, or to regard it in a particular way.
"Please view the attached document before the meeting."
"He viewed the offer with some suspicion."
"Many people view working from home as a great way to save time."
How to use view
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhat you can see from somewhere, an opinion you hold, or the act of looking at or regarding something.
Common pairings
scenic view
in my view
point of view
view count
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Word forms
- Plural
- views
- Third person singular
- views
- Past tense
- viewed
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Etymology
From Old French veue, the feminine past participle of veoir ("to see"), which is also the ancestor of the modern French word vue.
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What does “view” mean?
The word “view” means what can be seen from a particular place, especially scenery. In plain terms, what you can see from somewhere, an opinion you hold, or the act of looking at or regarding something.
How do you pronounce “view”?
“View” is pronounced vyoo (/vjuː/ in IPA).
How do you use “view” in a sentence?
Here is “view” used in a sentence: “The hotel room had a stunning view of the harbor.”
What is the opposite of “view”?
The opposite of “view” — its antonyms — are model and controller.
What part of speech is “view”?
Depending on how it is used, “view” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “view” come from?
The word “view” comes from Old French. From Old French veue, the feminine past participle of veoir ("to see"), which is also the ancestor of the modern French word vue.
Is “view” a common word?
“View” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “view” have?
“View” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: what can be seen from a particular place, especially scenery.
What is the difference between a view, a review, and a preview?
A view is what you can see from a place, such as a mountain view. A review is an assessment written after experiencing something, like a film review. A preview is a look at something before its full release, such as a trailer. The prefixes help: 're-' points to after, 'pre-' to before.
What are the different meanings of view?
As a noun, view most commonly means the scenery visible from a place. It can also mean an opinion or attitude, as in 'my view on the matter'. In addition, it can mean the act of looking or a way of considering something. The shared idea is what is seen, or how something is regarded.
What is the difference between a view and scenery?
A view is what you can see from one particular spot — it depends on where you stand. Scenery is the natural features of an area, such as hills, rivers, and forests, considered in general. You enjoy the scenery of a whole region, but you admire the view from your window or a hilltop.
What is an example of view in a sentence?
You might say 'The hotel room has a stunning view of the sea', meaning the scenery visible from it. Used differently, 'In my view, the plan will work' expresses an opinion. Both are everyday uses. The first sense is physical sight, while the second is a point of view or judgement.
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