view — what you can see from a particular place
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: what you can see from a particular place
Pronunciation (IPA): /vjuː/
Example Sentences
- My cat loves sitting by the window to get a better view of the neighborhood dogs.
- The teacher asked for our views on homework - we all had the same view: less is better!
- From this viewpoint, we can see the entire city.
view
NOUN[/vjuː/]
what you can see from a particular place
From the hotel balcony, she enjoyed a breathtaking view of the ocean.
The architect viewed the new building from several angles before approving the final design.
The view from the new rooftop was so beautiful that only a few people wanted to leave.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle French 'veue', which traces back to Latin 'videre' meaning 'to see'. Over time, the meaning evolved from the act of seeing to the thing seen, and subsequently to the sense of perspective or opinion.
Breakdown
Latin videre (to see) → Old French veue → Middle English view, with the semantic shift from the action of seeing to both the visual perception and abstract meaning of viewpoint or opinion.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat loves sitting by the window to get a better view of the neighborhood dogs.”
“The teacher asked for our views on homework - we all had the same view: less is better!”
“From this viewpoint, we can see the entire city.”
“She views exercise as a necessary evil, like paying taxes.”
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