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/vjuː/
watching
Etymology
Etymology Information
'view' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'veue,' where 'voir' meant 'to see.'
Historical Evolution
'veue' transformed into the Middle English word 'vewe,' and eventually became the modern English word 'view.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of seeing,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'sight' and 'opinion.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the ability to see something or to be seen from a particular place.
The view from the top of the mountain was breathtaking.
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Noun 2
a particular way of considering or regarding something; an attitude or opinion.
Her view on the matter was quite different from mine.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39