point of view

This page is about the collocation point of view

collocation pattern: noun + noun

Meaning

a particular perspective or way of seeing things

For example

  • The novel is written from the point of view of an eleven-year-old boy.

  • From the workers' point of view, it seems unfair that executives are paid millions of dollars a year.

Quick Quiz

From whose point of view is same-sex marriage a good idea?

a. an opponent of human rights

b. a supporter of gay marriage

c. an opponent of gay rights
a) an opponent of human rights b) a supporter of gay marriage c) an opponent of gay rights

Contributor: Matt Errey