Pronunciation

/lʊk/

Definitions

• Verb (v): To direct one’s gaze toward something or someone, often with focus or attention. For example: “He looked out the window at the passing cars.”
  • Also used transitively to mean directing an action towards something: “Look at that painting; it’s breathtaking.”
• Noun (n): The act of directing one’s gaze to see or examine something. For instance: “She gave the room a quick look before leaving.”
  • Also used metaphorically for a certain appearance or impression: “The house had a worn-out look.”

Phrases

• “Take a look” means to glance or inspect something. Example: “Can you take a look at this report before we send it?”
• “Give someone a dirty look” implies disapproval or annoyance through facial expression. Example: “She gave him a dirty look when he interrupted her.”
• “If looks could kill” is an idiom used to describe a very angry or hostile expression. Example: “When he saw the mess, he gave me a look that if looks could kill, I’d be dead.”

Example Sentences

• Verb: “She looked up from her book when she heard the doorbell ring.”
• Noun: “I got a good look at the suspect before he ran away.”

Synonyms

• Glance
• See
• View
• Observe
• Watch
• Peer
• Behold
• Examine

Additional Meanings and Phrases

• Verb: To appear or seem to be a particular way. Example: “The situation looks promising.”
  • Phrase: “It looks like rain,” meaning it appears that rain is about to happen.
• Adjective (adj): Describing the appearance of something or someone. Example: “She chose a dress with a classic look.”
• Idiom: “To look forward to something” means to anticipate it with pleasure or excitement. Example: “I’m really looking forward to the vacation.”