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Perspective

🇬🇧 UK /["/pəˈspektɪv/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/pərˈspektɪv/"]/

Meaning of Perspective

a particular attitude towards something; a way of thinking about something

In simple words: A way of looking at something or a point of view.

Perspective in a sentence

• She shared her perspective on the issue during the meeting.
• From his perspective, the project was a complete success.
• The artist painted the landscape from a unique perspective.
• It's important to understand different perspectives when discussing sensitive topics.
• Their perspectives were shaped by their cultural backgrounds.
• In photography, perspective can greatly affect the composition of a picture.

How to use Perspective

Used in discussions, essays, and conversations. It's appropriate in both academic and everyday contexts, but may not fit in very casual slang settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'per-spective' as 'per' (for each) and 'spective' (like spectacle) — a viewpoint you can see.

Related words

Collocations with Perspective

• alternative
• different
• fresh
• have
• get something in/​into
• keep something in
• from the perspective of
• in perspective
• into perspective
• a sense of perspective
• alternative
• different
• fresh
• have
• get something in/​into
• keep something in
• from the perspective of
• in perspective
• into perspective
• a sense of perspective
• distorted
• horizontal
• vertical
• in perspective
• out of perspective
• the laws of perspective

Synonyms for Perspective

• viewpoint

Opposites of Perspective

• narrow-mindedness
• bias
• limited view

Common mistakes with Perspective

• Confused with 'perspective' vs 'prospective'.
• Misused in plural form when discussing viewpoints — it's usually singular.
• Omitting the context or topic when saying 'from my perspective'.

Frequently asked questions about Perspective

What does Perspective mean?

A way of looking at something or a point of view.

What is the definition of Perspective?

a particular attitude towards something; a way of thinking about something

How do you use Perspective in a sentence?

She shared her perspective on the issue during the meeting.

Can you give another example of Perspective?

From his perspective, the project was a complete success.

What are synonyms for Perspective?

Common alternatives include viewpoint.

What is the opposite of Perspective?

Opposite meanings include narrow-mindedness, bias, limited view.

What words go with Perspective?

It commonly pairs with alternative, different, fresh, have, get something in/​into, keep something in, from the perspective of, in perspective, into perspective, a sense of perspective, alternative, different, fresh, have, get something in/​into, keep something in, from the perspective of, in perspective, into perspective, a sense of perspective, distorted, horizontal, vertical, in perspective, out of perspective, the laws of perspective.

What are common mistakes when using Perspective?

Confused with 'perspective' vs 'prospective'. Misused in plural form when discussing viewpoints — it's usually singular. Omitting the context or topic when saying 'from my perspective'.

How do you pronounce Perspective?

US: /["/pərˈspektɪv/"]/, UK: /["/pəˈspektɪv/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Perspective?

Used in discussions, essays, and conversations. It's appropriate in both academic and everyday contexts, but may not fit in very casual slang settings.

What CEFR level is Perspective?

"Perspective" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.