Point of view in English

The phrase point of view can mean the same as opinion, but from (someone's) point of view has a slightly different meaning.

Explanation

Equaling "opinion"

Examples

That book represents its author's point of view/opinion.
A scientist must make decisions based on fact, not their point of view/opinion.
I agree with whatever point of view/opinion is most comfortable to me.

The phrase in (someone's) point of view has the same meaning.

In my point of view, the black bear is the coolest bear in the world.
He should be promoted in the boss's point of view.
In her point of view, the earth is flat.

Not equaling "opinion"

The phrase from (someone's) point of view has a slightly different meaning. It refers to someone's job, religion, age, gender, or other backgrounds.

Examples

From a child's point of view, driving a car can be very scary.
Young people seldom worry about health insurance but from a retiree's point of view, it is very serious.
Global warming is a real danger from a glacier's point of view.

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