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view

772 1.0
What you can see from a particular place
  • noun
  • /vjuː/
translation icon : vista
  • From the mountain top, you can enjoy a stunning view of the valley below.
  • clear view
  • come into view
  • hidden from view

I'm going to miss this view, this fresh air.

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Examples

  • I'm going to miss this view, this fresh air.

  • I have to say, the view here is very impressive.

  • I know this is possibly the best view ever.

  • We have a nice little bed and this view is so cool.

  • This is the view from the side.

  • You got a lovely view there of the car park.

  • No, actually, I think the view is great.

  • You guys should see the view from up here, OK?

  • Where else am I going to get a view like this?

  • Look at that, it's not a bad view.

Synonyms

scene
vsview
232 1.9

A view of the land, sea, or sky seen from one place

is the real thing observed from a spot rather than an artistic reproduction
landscape
vsview
150 3.0

A view of land and nature seen at once, often beautiful

is about what you see from a place rather than the land itself
sight
vsview
130 1.0

A place people visit because it is interesting or famous

is the visual scene from a place not necessarily a tourist attraction
scenery
vsview
84 1.0

A natural view of hills, trees, or water that looks beautiful

is what you see from a place rather than the area of features itself
vista
vsview
61 5.3

A beautiful view seen from a high place or through a window

is a general scene not framed through an opening
prospect
vsview
25 3.9

A view of a wide area like hills or a city

is any sight from a place and may be limited rather than wide
panorama
vsview
8 4.8

A wide clear view of a large area seen from a high place

is more limited and may be partial rather than unbroken
5 3.7

A wide way of looking at a place, situation, or topic from a high position

is narrower and not necessarily wide or continuous
4 1.0

Attractive views of natural places like mountains, forests, or the coast

is any sight from a place not focused on natural beauty
stunning view
vsview
3 1.8

A very beautiful scene you see from a place like a mountain or sea

is less visually intense or beautiful
3 3.5

A view from high above that shows the whole area

is a sight from a normal position not necessarily from above
1 3.5

A very beautiful view that makes you feel amazed

is less intensely beautiful in appearance
1 2.9

A very beautiful view that makes you feel amazed

is more ordinary and does not aim to amaze
1 2.8

Very beautiful natural views that amaze you

is a general sight not limited to extreme natural beauty

Idioms

in view of
  • Formal
25 3.5

Use when you think about a fact or situation in a decision

11 1.0

Close enough to be seen

5 2.8

Not able to be seen anymore

To not approve of something

1 4.0

To do something in order to reach a goal

3.5

To do something in order to make something happen

Compounds

514 3.7

A way someone thinks about something, for example legally or personally

14 3.3

The position from which you look at something

A view from above that shows the whole area or situation

field of view
  • Specialized
8 4.2

The area you can see at one time, for example through a camera or telescope

A small mirror inside a car that shows the area behind the driver

A wide way of looking at a place, situation, or topic from a high position

5 4.6

A set of ideas about life and how things fit together

5 5.1

A bad opinion of someone or something

5 3.2

A picture or view of something seen from the side

A view from high above that shows the whole area

A very beautiful scene you see from a place like a mountain or sea

A belief a group has held for a long time and sees as normal

What you see from a high place or from a position of power

1 7.5

A narrow way of thinking that ignores long-term effects

coronal view
  • Specialized
1 8.1

A view that shows the body from front to back along a vertical cut

angle of view
  • Specialized
1 5.5

A camera lens shows how much of a scene you can see, measured in degrees

A view from below the water surface that shows plants and animals

cuntservative view
  • Offensive
9.9

An extremely traditional opinion expressed in a rude way

fauxminist view
  • Offensive
9.9

An attitude that appears to support women's equality but lacks real action

9.9

A belief that global culture should replace local traditions

9.6

A very old-fashioned strict opinion that refuses new ideas

Hollywoke view
  • Offensive
9.9

A social or political view held by Hollywood celebrities that people often use to criticize them

A strict moral and religious attitude valuing self-control and rejecting pleasure

radlib view
  • Slang
9.9

A political view that wants large social changes to make society more fair

rockist view
  • Jargon
8.8

An attitude that says rock music is better than other styles

Seeing things in a very positive way that ignores problems

Panglossian view
  • Literature
9.9

An overly optimistic view that ignores real problems

A way of thinking that does not value art or books

view angle
  • Specialized
4.5

The angle a camera lens shows of a scene that decides how much you can see

A very low view from the ground showing things as seen by someone with little power

How Wide

panorama
8 4.8
vista
61 5.3
sight
533 1.0
view
772 1.0
scene
232 1.9

Surface Forms

view singular
views plural

Etymology

View comes from the old root vid/vis meaning 'to see', just like in vision. A view in this sense is simply the scene you can 'see' from a place, the landscape or sight in front of you.