viewpoint
gb/vjˈupˌɔɪnt/ us/vjˈupˌɔɪnt/
A2
English
~ 5000
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B1
entity
1
personal opinion or attitude
What someone thinks or believes about something.
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s viewpoint on [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'viewpoint' with 'view', which can mean a physical sight; 'viewpoint' in this sense is always about opinions or attitudes.
Synonyms
perspective (Slightly broader; can also refer to a physical view or artistic angle.)
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opinion (More general; does not suggest depth of consideration as much as 'viewpoint'.)
Antonyms
disregard (Lack of consideration or ignoring an opinion.)
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consensus (General agreement rather than an individual stance.)
Collocations
from my viewpoint
|different viewpoints
|share a viewpoint
|express a viewpoint
Themes
communication
|opinions
|discussion
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- From her viewpoint, the plan was too risky.
- We should listen to different viewpoints before making a decision.
- The article presents the author's viewpoint on climate change.
- His viewpoint on education reform is well known.
Learner examples
- From my viewpoint, the movie was very good.
- We talked about our different viewpoints.
- Her viewpoint is not the same as mine.
- He shared his viewpoint with the class.
Noun
A2
entity
2
place for viewing scenery
A place where you can see a large area clearly.
Usage pattern:
a viewpoint over [a place]
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the opinion-related sense; here it refers to an actual place.
Synonyms
lookout (Often used for elevated places to observe scenery or watch for danger.)
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observation point (More formal or technical; used in tourism and surveying.)
Antonyms
blind spot (An area that cannot be seen from a certain position.)
Collocations
scenic viewpoint
|mountain viewpoint
|tourist viewpoint
Themes
travel
|nature
|geography
Examples
- We stopped at a scenic viewpoint to take photos.
- The trail leads to a viewpoint over the valley.
- From this viewpoint, you can see the entire city.
Learner examples
- The bus stopped at a viewpoint.
- We went to the viewpoint to take pictures.
- From the viewpoint, we saw the sea.
Grammar
Dictionary form
viewpoint
IPA
GB/vjˈupˌɔɪnt/
US/vjˈupˌɔɪnt/
Syllables & stress
view - point (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (view)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: viewpoint
- Plural: viewpoints
Word family
Expressions
from a different viewpoint
1/fɹˈʌm ə dˈɪfɹənt vjˈupˌɔɪnt/
fixed phrase
considering another perspective
Thinking about something in another person's way.
Examples
- Try to see it from a different viewpoint.
- From a different viewpoint, the problem seems easier to solve.
from my viewpoint
1/fɹˈʌm mˈaɪ vjˈupˌɔɪnt/
fixed phrase
in my opinion
Used to say what you think about something.
Examples
- From my viewpoint, the changes are necessary.
- From my viewpoint, this is the best solution.
take the viewpoint that
1/tˈeɪk ðə vjˈupˌɔɪnt ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
adopt a specific opinion
To believe or decide that something is true or right.
Examples
- I take the viewpoint that education should be free.
- They take the viewpoint that safety comes first.