view
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /vjuː/
KK: /vju/
noun
Definition
A way of seeing or looking at something, often referring to a scene or landscape.
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was breathtaking.
Conversation
Did you see the view from the top of the hill yesterday?
Yes, it was absolutely stunning!
I love how the sunset changes the colors of the view.
Totally! I could sit there and watch it for hours.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sight
vista
perspective
Antonyms
blindness
obscurity
ignorance
transitive verb
Definition
To look at something or to examine it carefully.
Example
She decided to view the art exhibit at the museum.
Tense Forms
Past: viewed
Past Participle: viewed
Conversation
Have you had a chance to view that art exhibit downtown?
Not yet, but I've heard it's really impressive.
You should definitely view it; the paintings are amazing.
Root Explanation
View → It originates from Old French *veue* (meaning sight or vision), which comes from the Latin *videre* (meaning to see). The word 'view' refers to the act of seeing or the sight of something.
Memory Tip
Think of 'sight' from the Old French origin — this helps you remember that 'view' means to see or the way something looks.
Visually Confused Words
vie
review