A1noun 1K

Opinion

🇬🇧 UK /["/əˈpɪnjən/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əˈpɪnjən/"]/

Meaning of Opinion

your feelings or thoughts about somebody/something, rather than a fact

In simple words: What you think about something.

Opinion in a sentence

• In my opinion, the movie was fantastic.
• Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.
• She expressed her opinion on the new policy.
• What is your opinion about this situation?
• His opinion differs from mine.

How to use Opinion

Use 'opinion' when discussing thoughts or views. It’s neutral and suits most situations but may be too informal for formal essays.

Grammar pattern

have + opinion (about/on + object)

Memory hint

Think of 'opinion' as 'Oh pinion!' — you’re pinning down what you think.

Related words

Collocations with Opinion

• good
• high
• low
• have
• hold
• air
• change
• differ
• vary
• piece
• in your opinion
• opinion about
• opinion on
• be of the opinion that…
• a difference of opinion
• in my humble opinion
• prevailing
• general
• popular
• body
• mould/​mold
• shape
• sway
• be against something
• be in favour/​favor of something
• be divided
• poll
• former
• leader
• opinion among
• climate of opinion
• shades of opinion

Synonyms for Opinion

• view

Opposites of Opinion

• fact
• certainty
• truth

Common mistakes with Opinion

• 'Opinion' is often confused with 'view' or 'idea', but it’s more about personal belief.
• Saying 'in my opinion' too frequently can make writing sound repetitive.
• 'Opinion' is countable, so use 'an opinion' not 'a opinion'.

Frequently asked questions about Opinion

What does Opinion mean?

What you think about something.

What is the definition of Opinion?

your feelings or thoughts about somebody/something, rather than a fact

How do you use Opinion in a sentence?

In my opinion, the movie was fantastic.

Can you give another example of Opinion?

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

What are synonyms for Opinion?

Common alternatives include view.

What is the opposite of Opinion?

Opposite meanings include fact, certainty, truth.

What words go with Opinion?

It commonly pairs with good, high, low, have, hold, air, change, differ, vary, piece, in your opinion, opinion about, opinion on, be of the opinion that…, a difference of opinion, in my humble opinion, prevailing, general, popular, body, mould/​mold, shape, sway, be against something, be in favour/​favor of something, be divided, poll, former, leader, opinion among, climate of opinion, shades of opinion.

What are common mistakes when using Opinion?

'Opinion' is often confused with 'view' or 'idea', but it’s more about personal belief. Saying 'in my opinion' too frequently can make writing sound repetitive. 'Opinion' is countable, so use 'an opinion' not 'a opinion'.

How do you pronounce Opinion?

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

When should I use Opinion?

Use 'opinion' when discussing thoughts or views. It’s neutral and suits most situations but may be too informal for formal essays.

What CEFR level is Opinion?

"Opinion" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.