view

The land, buildings, or other things you can see from a particular place.

• The view is beautiful.
• We enjoyed the views from the train.
• Does this room have a sea view?

How to use it: view of something (Our room has a view of the mountains.); view from somewhere (The view from the roof is wonderful.)

Similar words: outlook, vista

Common phrases: sea view, beautiful view, view from somewhere

What someone thinks or believes about something.

• I share your view.
• Their views on education are very different.
• He expressed the view that the plan would fail.

How to use it: view on something (What is your view on school uniforms?); view that… (She holds the view that everyone deserves a second chance.)

Similar words: opinion, belief

Common phrases: personal view, view on something, share someone’s view

A look at something, especially when you can see it clearly.

• I had a clear view of the door.
• A tall man blocked my view.
• We moved closer for a better view of the painting.

How to use it: view of something (From here, you get a clear view of the stage.)

Similar words: look, sight

Common phrases: clear view, view of something, get a view

The part of a computer program that shows information and lets you work with it.

• The view displays your recent messages.
• Clicking this button opens a new view.
• The developer separated the view from the application logic.

Similar words: interface

Common phrases: update the view, view layer, render a view

A database table made from selected information in other tables, usually without storing that information separately.

• The view shows only active customers.
• This query combines two tables into one view.
• We created several views to simplify the reports.

Common phrases: database view, create a view, query a view

To think about someone or something in a particular way.

• I view this as a chance to learn.
• She viewed the proposal with caution.
• How do local people view the new development?

How to use it: view someone/something as something (We view the change as a useful opportunity.); view someone/something with something (They viewed his sudden interest with suspicion.)

Similar words: regard, consider, see

Common phrases: view something as something, view with suspicion, view someone favourably, view with concern

To look at something carefully, often to check it or decide whether you want it.

• We will view the house tomorrow.
• She viewed the photographs on a larger screen.
• Can I view the flat before signing the agreement?

Similar words: look at, examine, inspect

Common phrases: view a house, view the images, view something online

To watch something happening, or watch a film or programme.

• Visitors can view the film here.
• We viewed the rescue from the bridge.
• Thousands of people viewed the live broadcast.

How to use it: view something from somewhere (We viewed the ceremony from a nearby balcony.)

Similar words: watch, observe

Common phrases: view a film, view the footage, view from somewhere