{
    "term": "opinion",
    "partOfSpeech": "noun",
    "ox3000": true,
    "cefr": "a1",
    "definitions": [
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "your feelings or thoughts about somebody/something, rather than a fact",
            "sensetop": "opinion about something/somebodyopinion of somebody/somethingopinion on somethingopinion about somebody/somethingopinion that…in my opinion",
            "labels": "(formal)(ironic or humorous)(informal)",
            "cefr": "a1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "He has very **strong** political **opinions**."
                },
                {
                    "text": "We were invited to **give our opinions** about how the work should be done.",
                    "contextForm": "opinion about something/somebody"
                },
                {
                    "text": "I've recently changed my opinion of her.",
                    "contextForm": "opinion of somebody/something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "You will have the chance to **voice your opinions** on the matter.",
                    "contextForm": "opinion on something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "We all have opinions about what is wrong with the process.",
                    "contextForm": "opinion about somebody/something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The chairman **expressed the opinion** that job losses were inevitable.",
                    "contextForm": "opinion that…"
                },
                {
                    "text": "I **formed the opinion** that he was not to be trusted."
                },
                {
                    "text": "It is our opinion that he should resign."
                },
                {
                    "text": "In my **personal opinion**, it's a very sound investment.",
                    "contextForm": "in my opinion"
                },
                {
                    "text": "If you want my opinion, I think you'd be crazy not to accept."
                },
                {
                    "text": "**In my humble opinion**, you were wrong."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He writes an **opinion piece** in the ‘New York Times’."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He asked me for my opinion of the course."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I don't share your opinion of his ability."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I don't trust her, if you want my honest opinion."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I've only met her briefly and I haven't really had the chance to form an opinion."
                },
                {
                    "text": "People have differing opinions on the subject."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Most people have very negative opinions towards him."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She is one of the few critics with a dissenting opinion on the film."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Only about 20% of Italians have a favourable opinion of the candidate."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Views expressed in this column do not reflect the opinions of my employer."
                },
                {
                    "text": "a city guide based on the informed opinions of locals"
                },
                {
                    "text": "I'm just stating my opinion and you can disagree if you want."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I respect your opinion but I'm going to go with my original choice."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Thank you for your feedback. We value your opinion."
                },
                {
                    "text": "a platform for people to share their opinions"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Opinions are mixed regarding genetically-modified food."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Opinions differ as to when this wine should be drunk."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The meeting will give people the chance to voice their opinions on the matter."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I didn't ask for your opinion!"
                },
                {
                    "text": "These are all just subjective opinions."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I think you should keep your opinions to yourself."
                },
                {
                    "text": "a regular opinion column"
                }
            ],
            "synonyms": "view",
            "topics": ["Opinion and argument"],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["good", "high", "low"],
                "verb + opinion": ["have", "hold", "air"],
                "opinion + verb": ["change", "differ", "vary"],
                "opinion + noun": ["piece"],
                "preposition": ["in your opinion", "opinion about", "opinion on"],
                "phrases": [
                    "be of the opinion that…",
                    "a difference of opinion",
                    "in my humble opinion"
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "the beliefs or views of a group of people",
            "sensetop": "opinion among somebody",
            "cefr": "b1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "legal/medical/political opinion *(= the beliefs of people working in the legal, etc. profession)*"
                },
                {
                    "text": "There is **a difference of opinion** *(= people disagree)* as to the merits of the plan."
                },
                {
                    "text": "**Opinion is divided** *(= people disagree)* on the issue."
                },
                {
                    "text": "to split/polarize opinion"
                },
                {
                    "text": "to sway/shape/influence opinion"
                },
                {
                    "text": "**Popular opinion** is shifting in favour of change."
                },
                {
                    "text": "There is a wide body of opinion that supports this proposal."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Which is the better is a **matter of opinion** *(= people have different opinions about it)*."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Opinion among fans is mixed, but most approve the new direction.",
                    "contextForm": "opinion among somebody"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Contrary to general opinion, not all of Hitchcock's movies were great."
                },
                {
                    "text": "They are purposely misleading the public in a desperate attempt to sway opinion."
                },
                {
                    "text": "We have learned how a simple message can shape popular opinion."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He believes there has been a shift in opinion towards legalizing the drug."
                },
                {
                    "text": "His status as a sports idol could influence local opinion about his innocence."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She is aware that her new book will split opinion."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The film has divided opinion: people either love it or hate it."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The decision to cast him as the new James Bond polarized opinion."
                },
                {
                    "text": "UN resolutions are not legally binding, but they do reflect world opinion."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The survey is intended to gauge consumer opinion about pricing."
                },
                {
                    "text": "There is no consensus opinion on the matter."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Opinion among doctors is that the medication is safe."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Prevailing local opinion is against the new road proposals."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The country's government appears disdainful of world opinion."
                },
                {
                    "text": "This view is supported by a growing body of professional opinion."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Medical opinion differs as to whether the condition has any psychological causes."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Opinion and argument"],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["prevailing", "general", "popular"],
                "… of opinion": ["body"],
                "verb + opinion": ["mould/​mold", "shape", "sway"],
                "opinion + verb": [
                    "be against something",
                    "be in favour/​favor of something",
                    "be divided"
                ],
                "opinion + noun": ["poll", "former", "leader"],
                "preposition": ["opinion among"],
                "phrases": ["climate of opinion", "shades of opinion"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 3,
            "definition": "advice from a professional person",
            "cefr": "b1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The couple sought the opinions of other doctors who confirmed the diagnosis."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Get an **expert opinion** before you invest."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I'd like a **second opinion** *(= advice from another person)* before I make a decision."
                },
                {
                    "text": "They called in a psychologist to give an independent opinion."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I think we need to get a legal opinion on whether we can proceed."
                },
                {
                    "text": "This statement should in no way be construed as a legal opinion."
                },
                {
                    "text": "After seeking opinions from three different specialists, she chose to have surgery."
                },
                {
                    "text": "In a dissenting opinion, Justice Ruth Corder argued that the court was overstepping its bounds."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The department asked the Board of Ethics to issue an advisory opinion."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The International Courts produced an advisory opinion against the wall."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Judge Leonard Sack wrote a concurring opinion, agreeing that the defendant's civil rights were infringed."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She was asked whether, in her expert opinion, the child was at risk."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Suggestions and advice", "Opinion and argument"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to believe or think that…",
            "labels": "(formal)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "We are strongly of the opinion that great caution should be exercised in dealing with this matter."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Opinion and argument"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "your opinion that is the result of careful thought",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "It is my considered opinion that you are wrong."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Opinion and argument"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to think that somebody/something is good, bad, etc.",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The boss has a very high opinion of her."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Opinion and argument"]
        }
    ],
    "pronunciations": {
        "uk": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/əˈpɪnjən/",
                "audio": "op/opinion/opinion__gb_3.mp3"
            }
        ],
        "us": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/əˈpɪnjən/",
                "audio": "op/opinion/opinion__us_5.mp3"
            }
        ]
    },
    "wordOrigin": "Middle English: via Old French from Latin opinio(n-), from the stem of opinari ‘think, believe’."
}