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UK//lʊk ˈɑːftə ðə ˈʌðəz//US//lʊk ˈæftər ði ˈʌðərz//

Meaning of Look after the others

To take care of and provide for the needs of other people.

In simple words: to take care of other people

Look after the others in a sentence

  • She promised to look after the others during the trip.
  • It's important to look after the others when they're feeling down.
  • He has a natural instinct to look after the others in his team.

How to use Look after the others

Use this phrase when emphasizing care for others. It's appropriate in personal and professional contexts.

Grammar pattern

look after + object

Memory hint

Imagine a caretaker giving attention to 'the others' in a group.

Related words

Collocations with Look after the others

  • look after children
  • look after a pet
  • look after the elderly

Synonyms for Look after the others

  • care for
  • attend to
  • look out for
  • watch over
  • shepherd

Common mistakes with Look after the others

  • Omitting 'the' before 'others'.
  • Using it in a possessive form, e.g., 'look after others' instead of 'look after the others'.
  • Confusing it with 'look for', which means to search.

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Frequently asked questions about Look after the others

What does Look after the others mean?

to take care of other people

What is the definition of Look after the others?

To take care of and provide for the needs of other people.

How do you use Look after the others in a sentence?

She promised to look after the others during the trip.

Can you give another example of Look after the others?

It's important to look after the others when they're feeling down.

What are synonyms for Look after the others?

Common alternatives include care for, attend to, look out for, watch over, shepherd.

What words go with Look after the others?

It commonly pairs with look after children, look after a pet, look after the elderly.

What are common mistakes when using Look after the others?

Omitting 'the' before 'others'. Using it in a possessive form, e.g., 'look after others' instead of 'look after the others'. Confusing it with 'look for', which means to search.

How do you pronounce Look after the others?

US: //lʊk ˈæftər ði ˈʌðərz//, UK: //lʊk ˈɑːftə ðə ˈʌðəz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Look after the others?

Use this phrase when emphasizing care for others. It's appropriate in personal and professional contexts.