view · n
view (ABILITY TO SEE)
B2 how well you can see something from a particular place
Dictionary examples:
She turned a corner, and disappeared from view. (30.8)
Don't stand in front of me - you're blocking my view of the stage. (40.5)
We had a great view of the procession. (43.1)
in view of sth
B2 because of
Dictionary examples:
In view of recent events, we have decided to cancel the meeting. (36.4)
view (POSITION)
C2 a position from which something can be seen
Dictionary examples:
The house was hidden from view behind a wall. (28.7)
He turned the corner and the harbor came into view. (33.1)
take a dim view of sth
C2 to disapprove of something
Dictionary examples:
Most bosses take a dim view of long lunches. (56.6)
view (THINGS YOU SEE)
A2 the things that you can see from a place
Dictionary examples:
The view of my bank account makes me want to cry. (0.0)
The view from my phone is mostly funny cat videos. (0.0)
The view from my window is just my neighbor's big nose. (0.0)
On a clear day, the view from the top of the mountain is amazing. (32.6)
The rooftop restaurant has a spectacular view across the bay. (54.0)
view (OPINION)
B1 your opinion
Dictionary examples:
In my teenage son's view, cleaning his room is optional. (0.0)
His view on cooking: if it's not burnt, it's not done. (0.0)
My cat's view on dinner is 'now or never'! (0.0)
We had a friendly exchange of views. (18.5)
We have different views about/on education. (18.8)
It's my view that everyone should have the right to choose. (32.6)
In my view, her criticisms were justified. (38.4)
I take the view that everyone should be free to decide for themselves. (40.3)