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Each student shared a viewpoint.
What does Viewpoint mean?
A viewpoint is how someone sees a topic.
Dictionary definition
A viewpoint is the way a person thinks about or sees a topic or situation.
Example sentences
Viewpoint in a sentence
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The article gave one viewpoint about the new park rules.
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Readers compare viewpoints by asking who is speaking, what they believe, and what evidence they use.
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Practice 1
What does viewpoint mean?
Viewpoint means a viewpoint is how someone sees a topic.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to viewpoint?
Perspective is close in meaning to viewpoint in this entry.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for viewpoint?
Fact is a useful contrast for viewpoint.
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WordViewpoint.
Partnoun.
MeaningViewpoint means A viewpoint is how someone sees a topic.
ExampleExample: Each student shared a viewpoint.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- vyoo · point
- Strongest beat
- vyoo
- Ending
- point
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- Put a little extra energy on vyoo.
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Synonyms
Words like Viewpoint
perspectiveUse for a way of seeing or understanding something.
opinionUse for a personal view or belief.
Antonyms
Opposite words
factUse for something that can be proven.
objectivityUse for trying to avoid personal bias.
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Word family
Viewpoint word family
Base word
viewpoint
noun
viewpoints
Plural form of viewpoint.
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Understand Viewpoint
Hint for students
A viewpoint is how someone sees or thinks about a topic. It may be shaped by experience, values, or evidence.
Common mix-up
Do not confuse viewpoint with fact. A viewpoint is a way of thinking; a fact can be checked or proven.
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Write one sentence that shows viewpoint without using the word viewpoint. Then underline the clue words that show a person's way of seeing a topic. Example: Maya thought the rule was helpful, but Ben thought it made recess less fun. Clue words: Maya thought, helpful, Ben thought, less fun Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show how someone sees or thinks about a topic?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The article gave one viewpoint about the new park rules." Why does viewpoint fit better than fact?
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