Is there a plural for opinion?

One is singular and one is plural. That's the difference. You would use "opinion" if you expect a single, clear opinion as an answer. You would use "opinions" if you expect a variety of answers from a person.
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What is the plural of the opinions?

The plural form of opinion is opinions.
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Is opinion countable or uncountable?

When it refers to the beliefs or judgements of individuals, it is countable: I've never agreed with Chris's opinion on taxation. When it refers to the beliefs or judgements of a group of people, opinion is usually uncountable: The government is worried about public opinion.
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What can I write instead of my opinion?

7 Alternative Ways to Say “In my opinion”
  • To my mind. This is one of my favorites, so I put it at the top of the list. ...
  • As I see it. We all see things in different ways, which is why we each have our own viewpoints and our own perspectives. ...
  • I think. ...
  • I believe. ...
  • It seems to me. ...
  • One can postulate. ...
  • If you ask me.
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How do I use my opinion?

In-my-opinion sentence example
  1. He likes you too much, in my opinion . ...
  2. I received a mark which in my opinion seemed quite harsh. ...
  3. This is a case of the pot calling the kettle black in my opinion . ...
  4. This part of the article is in my opinion downright dishonest.
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Phrases for expressing an opinion



What is the verb form of opinion?

Definition of opine

intransitive verb. : to express opinions You may opine about anything you want. transitive verb. : to state as an opinion opined that the nominee was not fit to serve on the Supreme Court.
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Does my opinion need a comma?

In my opinion the comma is not always needed at the beginning of a sentence. And yet the comma is needed at the end of this sentence, in my opinion.
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How do you say your opinion in an essay without saying I?

12 Common Ways to Introduce Your Opinion:
  1. I think that....
  2. I believe that....
  3. As for me, I think/believe that....
  4. In my opinion,
  5. If you ask me,
  6. From my perspective,
  7. In my view,
  8. It is my understanding that....
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How do you say you have different opinions?

difference of opinion
  1. disagreement.
  2. dissension.
  3. dissent.
  4. friction.
  5. altercation.
  6. argument.
  7. bone of contention.
  8. conflict.
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How do you say in your opinion in third person?

Examples of personal opinion: “I believe…” “I think…” “In my opinion…” “I would say that…” The third person point of view is often used as an alternative to first person as the “voice” in academic writing.
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What is a divided opinion?

DIVISION OF OPINION. When, in a company or society, the parties having a right to vote are so divided that there is not a plurality of the whole in favor of any particular proposition, or when the voters are equally divided, it is said there. is division of opinion.
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What is the adjective form of opinion?

opinionated. / (əˈpɪnjəˌneɪtɪd) / adjective. holding obstinately and unreasonably to one's own opinions; dogmatic.
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What are adverbs of opinion?

Opinion adverbs (or prepositional phrases) express a wide range of opinion: certainty, reality, sources, limitations and precision of the situation. Perhaps¹, he'll reach the top of the mountain. Actually, he climbed it by himself. Younger climbers, reputedly, are less strategic climbers.
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What is the plural of sandwich?

1 sandwich /ˈsændˌwɪtʃ/ Brit /ˈsænˌwɪʤ/ noun. plural sandwiches.
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Can I say in my opinion thinking?

I would avoid "I think" because it is a weak expression. It allows the reader to disregard your ideas completely. "In my opinion" is slightly better if you have sufficient credibility in the subject that your opinion matters. If you have a good reason for your idea, simply state your idea.
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What is the plural of flash?

2 flash. /ˈflæʃ/ noun. plural flashes. Britannica Dictionary definition of FLASH.
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What is it called when two people have different opinions?

dissonance: a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters.
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What does having a difference of opinion mean?

If there is a difference of opinion between two or more people or groups, they disagree about something.
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What is the meaning of different views?

1 partly or completely unlike. 2 not identical or the same; other.
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Why should you avoid saying I believe or in my opinion in your writing?

Phrases such as “in my opinion,” “I think that,” and “I believe” create three problems for writers. They delay the writer's message. They demonstrate insecurity. They tell the reader what he already knows.
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How do you say I agree in a formal way?

agree
  1. accede (to),
  2. accept,
  3. acquiesce,
  4. assent (to),
  5. comply (with),
  6. consent (to),
  7. go (by),
  8. subscribe.
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Can you start a sentence with in my opinion?

This phrase is almost always used at the beginning of a sentence. In my opinion, chocolate is the best flavor of ice cream. In my opinion, the government should pay for university.
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What is another way to say for example?

  • "For instance ..." "For example" and "for instance" can be used interchangeably. ...
  • "To give you an idea …" Use this phrase to introduce a use case or example. ...
  • "As proof …" ...
  • "Suppose that …" ...
  • "To illustrate …" ...
  • "Imagine …" ...
  • "Pretend that …" ...
  • "To show you what I mean …"
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What is a noun for opinionated?

opinionatedness. The state or condition of being opinionated.
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