noun

viewpoint

VYOO-poynt

noun

A person's particular way of thinking about a subject; an opinion or perspective.

"The documentary presents the conflict from both sides' viewpoints."

The physical position from which something is seen.

"From this viewpoint, you can see the whole valley."

How to Use Viewpoint

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn angle on things — either literally where you're standing, or figuratively how you see an issue.

Easily confused with

point of view

Common pairings

from my viewpoint scenic viewpoint differing viewpoints

viewpoints plural

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The documentary presents the conflict from both sides' _____.

A straightforward compound of "view" and "point."

point joint anoint appoint pinpoint gunpoint standpoint disappoint PowerPoint checkpoint needlepoint counterpoint