opinion (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈpɪnjən/

Definition

A belief or judgment about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge but on one's own thoughts and feelings.

Examples

• Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, even if it differs from yours.

• The survey asked for public opinion on the new city park project.

• In my opinion, the new restaurant serves the best pizza in town.

How to Use opinion

in my opinion (idiom)

Used to introduce one's personal belief or judgment. — "In my opinion, that movie was a masterpiece."

to have an opinion on/about (prepositional phrase)

To possess a belief or view regarding a specific subject. — "Do you have an opinion on the new government policy?"

a matter of opinion (idiom)

Something that depends on individual judgment, not objective fact. — "Whether abstract art is beautiful is often a matter of opinion."

public opinion (collocation)

The collective views of a general population. — "Public opinion can greatly influence political decisions."

Synonyms of opinion

Words with a similar meaning to opinion:

• view
• belief
• perspective
• conviction

Antonyms of opinion

Words with the opposite meaning to opinion:

• fact
• certainty

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