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In my opinion, the ending was hopeful.
What does Opinion mean?
An opinion is what someone thinks or believes.
Dictionary definition
A personal belief, thought, or judgment that may not be proven as a fact.
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Opinion in a sentence
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Share your opinion and one reason.
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Good discussions separate opinion from evidence-based claims.
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What does opinion mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to opinion?
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Opinion
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uh · pin · yun · strongest beat: pin
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WordOpinion.
Partnoun.
MeaningOpinion means An opinion is what someone thinks or believes.
ExampleExample: In my opinion, the ending was hopeful.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- uh · pin · yun
- Strongest beat
- pin
- Ending
- yun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pin.
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Synonyms
Words like Opinion
viewUse for someone's personal way of thinking.
beliefUse for what someone thinks is true.
Antonyms
Opposite words
factUse for information that can be proven true.
certaintyUse when something is known for sure.
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Word family
Opinion word family
Base word
opinion
noun
opinions
More than one personal belief or judgment.
adjective
opinionated
Having or expressing strong opinions.
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Hint for students
An opinion is what someone thinks or believes.
Common mix-up
Opinion is not the same as fact. Opinion means an opinion is what someone thinks or believes.
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Read this model sentence: Share your opinion and one reason. Clue words: share, your, one. Underline clue words that show why opinion fits instead of fact. Now write one new sentence that shows opinion without using the word opinion. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show opinion?
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