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{ "term": "opinion", "partOfSpeech": "noun", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "a1", "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "your feelings or thoughts about somebody/something, rather than a fact", "sensetop": "opinion about something/somebodyopinion of somebody/somethingopinion on somethingopinion about somebody/somethingopinion that…in my opinion", "labels": "(formal)(ironic or humorous)(informal)", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "He has very **strong** political **opinions**." }, { "text": "We were invited to **give our opinions** about how the work should be done.", "contextForm": "opinion about something/somebody" }, { "text": "I've recently changed my opinion of her.", "contextForm": "opinion of somebody/something" }, { "text": "You will have the chance to **voice your opinions** on the matter.", "contextForm": "opinion on something" }, { "text": "We all have opinions about what is wrong with the process.", "contextForm": "opinion about somebody/something" }, { "text": "The chairman **expressed the opinion** that job losses were inevitable.", "contextForm": "opinion that…" }, { "text": "I **formed the opinion** that he was not to be trusted." }, { "text": "It is our opinion that he should resign." }, { "text": "In my **personal opinion**, it's a very sound investment.", "contextForm": "in my opinion" }, { "text": "If you want my opinion, I think you'd be crazy not to accept." }, { "text": "**In my humble opinion**, you were wrong." }, { "text": "He writes an **opinion piece** in the ‘New York Times’." }, { "text": "He asked me for my opinion of the course." }, { "text": "I don't share your opinion of his ability." }, { "text": "I don't trust her, if you want my honest opinion." }, { "text": "I've only met her briefly and I haven't really had the chance to form an opinion." }, { "text": "People have differing opinions on the subject." }, { "text": "Most people have very negative opinions towards him." }, { "text": "She is one of the few critics with a dissenting opinion on the film." }, { "text": "Only about 20% of Italians have a favourable opinion of the candidate." }, { "text": "Views expressed in this column do not reflect the opinions of my employer." }, { "text": "a city guide based on the informed opinions of locals" }, { "text": "I'm just stating my opinion and you can disagree if you want." }, { "text": "I respect your opinion but I'm going to go with my original choice." }, { "text": "Thank you for your feedback. We value your opinion." }, { "text": "a platform for people to share their opinions" }, { "text": "Opinions are mixed regarding genetically-modified food." }, { "text": "Opinions differ as to when this wine should be drunk." }, { "text": "The meeting will give people the chance to voice their opinions on the matter." }, { "text": "I didn't ask for your opinion!" }, { "text": "These are all just subjective opinions." }, { "text": "I think you should keep your opinions to yourself." }, { "text": "a regular opinion column" } ], "synonyms": "view", "topics": ["Opinion and argument"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["good", "high", "low"], "verb + opinion": ["have", "hold", "air"], "opinion + verb": ["change", "differ", "vary"], "opinion + noun": ["piece"], "preposition": ["in your opinion", "opinion about", "opinion on"], "phrases": [ "be of the opinion that…", "a difference of opinion", "in my humble opinion" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "the beliefs or views of a group of people", "sensetop": "opinion among somebody", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "legal/medical/political opinion *(= the beliefs of people working in the legal, etc. profession)*" }, { "text": "There is **a difference of opinion** *(= people disagree)* as to the merits of the plan." }, { "text": "**Opinion is divided** *(= people disagree)* on the issue." }, { "text": "to split/polarize opinion" }, { "text": "to sway/shape/influence opinion" }, { "text": "**Popular opinion** is shifting in favour of change." }, { "text": "There is a wide body of opinion that supports this proposal." }, { "text": "Which is the better is a **matter of opinion** *(= people have different opinions about it)*." }, { "text": "Opinion among fans is mixed, but most approve the new direction.", "contextForm": "opinion among somebody" }, { "text": "Contrary to general opinion, not all of Hitchcock's movies were great." }, { "text": "They are purposely misleading the public in a desperate attempt to sway opinion." }, { "text": "We have learned how a simple message can shape popular opinion." }, { "text": "He believes there has been a shift in opinion towards legalizing the drug." }, { "text": "His status as a sports idol could influence local opinion about his innocence." }, { "text": "She is aware that her new book will split opinion." }, { "text": "The film has divided opinion: people either love it or hate it." }, { "text": "The decision to cast him as the new James Bond polarized opinion." }, { "text": "UN resolutions are not legally binding, but they do reflect world opinion." }, { "text": "The survey is intended to gauge consumer opinion about pricing." }, { "text": "There is no consensus opinion on the matter." }, { "text": "Opinion among doctors is that the medication is safe." }, { "text": "Prevailing local opinion is against the new road proposals." }, { "text": "The country's government appears disdainful of world opinion." }, { "text": "This view is supported by a growing body of professional opinion." }, { "text": "Medical opinion differs as to whether the condition has any psychological causes." } ], "topics": ["Opinion and argument"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["prevailing", "general", "popular"], "… of opinion": ["body"], "verb + opinion": ["mould/mold", "shape", "sway"], "opinion + verb": [ "be against something", "be in favour/favor of something", "be divided" ], "opinion + noun": ["poll", "former", "leader"], "preposition": ["opinion among"], "phrases": ["climate of opinion", "shades of opinion"] } }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "advice from a professional person", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "The couple sought the opinions of other doctors who confirmed the diagnosis." }, { "text": "Get an **expert opinion** before you invest." }, { "text": "I'd like a **second opinion** *(= advice from another person)* before I make a decision." }, { "text": "They called in a psychologist to give an independent opinion." }, { "text": "I think we need to get a legal opinion on whether we can proceed." }, { "text": "This statement should in no way be construed as a legal opinion." }, { "text": "After seeking opinions from three different specialists, she chose to have surgery." }, { "text": "In a dissenting opinion, Justice Ruth Corder argued that the court was overstepping its bounds." }, { "text": "The department asked the Board of Ethics to issue an advisory opinion." }, { "text": "The International Courts produced an advisory opinion against the wall." }, { "text": "Judge Leonard Sack wrote a concurring opinion, agreeing that the defendant's civil rights were infringed." }, { "text": "She was asked whether, in her expert opinion, the child was at risk." } ], "topics": ["Suggestions and advice", "Opinion and argument"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to believe or think that…", "labels": "(formal)", "examples": [ { "text": "We are strongly of the opinion that great caution should be exercised in dealing with this matter." } ], "topics": ["Opinion and argument"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "your opinion that is the result of careful thought", "examples": [ { "text": "It is my considered opinion that you are wrong." } ], "topics": ["Opinion and argument"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to think that somebody/something is good, bad, etc.", "examples": [ { "text": "The boss has a very high opinion of her." } ], "topics": ["Opinion and argument"] } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/əˈpɪnjən/", "audio": "op/opinion/opinion__gb_3.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/əˈpɪnjən/", "audio": "op/opinion/opinion__us_5.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "Middle English: via Old French from Latin opinio(n-), from the stem of opinari ‘think, believe’." }