look
look
lʊk
look
British pronunciation
/lʊk/

Definition & Meaning of "look"in English

to look
01

to turn our eyes toward a person or thing that we want to see

Intransitive: to look somewhere
to look definition and meaning
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He looked at his watch to check the time.
1.1

to convey something by one's facial expression

Transitive: to look an attitude or sentiment at sb/sth
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Sarah looked her confusion at the complex equation.
1.2

to search for something or someone

Transitive: to look for sb/sth
to look definition and meaning
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Are you looking for something specific at the store?
1.3

to face or have a view in a specific direction

Intransitive: to look to a direction
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The balcony looks out towards the ocean.
1.4

to pay attention to someone or something by turning one's eyes toward them

Intransitive: to look somewhere
to look definition and meaning
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He was in a hurry and did n't look at the map, so he got lost.
02

to have a particular appearance or give a particular impression

Linking Verb: to look [adj]
to look definition and meaning
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What does your new car look like?
2.1

to be likely to occur or to appear to be the case

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It looks as though she's going to be late for the appointment.
03

to consider or regard someone or something in a particular manner

Transitive: to look at sb/sth in a specific manner
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She looks at challenges as opportunities for growth.
04

to expect or rely on something happening or someone doing something

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Instead of always looking at short-term solutions, we should think long-term.
01

used to draw attention to something, alert someone to a situation, or emphasize a point

look definition and meaning
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Look, there's a shooting star!
Look
01

a particular expression on someone's face or the impression that someone or something creates in the eyes of others

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She gave him a stern look to indicate her disapproval.
02

the general appearance of a person's face or body

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She admired his rugged look, appreciating his strong jawline and piercing eyes.
03

the overall atmosphere or vibe of a place or situation and the emotional or psychological impact it has on people

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The cozy café had a warm and inviting look that made everyone feel at home.
04

the act of directing one's eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

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She gave him a quick look to see if he was paying attention.
05

the act of carefully examining or considering something

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The article gives a deep look into the problem of pollution.
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