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# opinion

noun (an opinion, opinions)

«opinion» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. An opinion is what you think or believe about something; it may not be the same as what others think. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/opinion/#m1)
2. An opinion is advice or a judgement from an expert, like a doctor's opinion. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/opinion/#m2)

### In the lessons

In English and thinking lessons, pupils learn to tell fact from opinion: a fact can be proved true or false («Paris is in France»); an opinion is a view («Paris is the best city»). Persuasive writing gives opinions with reasons. In respect lessons, people can have different opinions and still be friends; listen politely and disagree kindly. Phrases: «in my opinion», «give your opinion», «have an opinion», «a matter of opinion», «second opinion», «change your opinion».

### Examples

- In my opinion, dogs are better than cats. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/opinion/#x1)
- Everyone is allowed their own opinion. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/opinion/#x2)
- Is that a fact or an opinion? [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/opinion/#x3)
- What's your opinion of the new playground? [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/opinion/#x4)
- They have different opinions about the film. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/opinion/#x5)
- The doctor wanted a second opinion. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/opinion/#x6)
- Give your opinion and a reason for it. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/opinion/#x7)
- Which pizza is best is a matter of opinion. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/opinion/#x8)
- "That is your opinion," said the apple-bough. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/opinion/#x9)

### Note

Plural opinions. Begins with a vowel sound: «an opinion». Stress on the second syllable: «o-PIN-yun». «In my opinion» is used in persuasive writing. An opinion can't be proved true or false, but it can be supported with reasons.

## In Jewish tradition

In English and thinking lessons, pupils learn to tell fact from opinion: a fact can be proved true or false («Paris is in France»); an opinion is a view («Paris is the best city»). Persuasive writing gives opinions with reasons. In respect lessons, people can have different opinions and still be friends; listen politely and disagree kindly. Phrases: «in my opinion», «give your opinion», «have an opinion», «a matter of opinion», «second opinion», «change your opinion».

### Examples

- This opinion, however, he afterwards revoked. (See Dr. Graetz's "History of the Jews," Vol. (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/opinion/#x1)
- 32) According to the opinion of the author, it may be arranged as follows: (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/opinion/#x2)
- The opinions of Hebrew Kabalistic Rabbis and of two French mystics may be fitly introduced here. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/opinion/#x3)
- Therefore I say: 'Hearken to me; I also will declare mine opinion.' (Writings JOB.32.10, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/opinion/#x4)
- I also will answer my part, I also will declare mine opinion. (Writings JOB.32.17, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/opinion/#x5)
- And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said: I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I held back, and durst not declare you mine opinion. (Writings JOB.32.6, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/opinion/#x6)

### Note

Plural opinions. Begins with a vowel sound: «an opinion». Stress on the second syllable: «o-PIN-yun». «In my opinion» is used in persuasive writing. An opinion can't be proved true or false, but it can be supported with reasons.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «opinion» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/opinion/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«opinion» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/opinion.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «opinion» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/opinion/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«opinion» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/opinion.html) on Mova free.