noun / verb
view
VYOO/vjuː/
What is seen from a particular perspective.
The open window offers a view of the garden.
Etymology
From veoir, “to see,” view first named visual perception. Its meaning shifted from the act of seeing to what is seen, including the landscape visible from a particular position.
In context
I missed looking at the ocean while sipping on my morning coffee, and we already made sure to get the Ocean View on our next cruise.
More examples
- We view the house from the street before going inside.
- In my view, the plan needs more work.
- She views mistakes as opportunities to learn.
Forms
view · views · viewed · viewing
viewer noun — Someone who looks at or watches something.
Similar words
- scene
- Emphasizes what is visible rather than the observer's position.
- perspective
- Emphasizes the position or approach from which something is considered.
- opinion
- Specifically means a belief or judgment, not a visible scene.