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UK//lʊk æt ɛm//US//lʊk æt əm//

Meaning of Look at 'em

To direct your eyes towards a group of people or things.

In simple words: To see a group of people or things.

Look at 'em in a sentence

  • Look at 'em over there by the fountain!
  • Did you see how they dressed? Look at 'em!
  • Whenever I hear music, I just want to look at 'em dancing.
  • Look at 'em and tell me what you think.
  • Aren't they cute? Look at 'em playing with that puppy!

How to use Look at 'em

'Look at 'em' is casual and typically used in spoken English among friends. It's not formal language and would not be suitable in professional contexts.

Grammar pattern

look at + object

Memory hint

Think of 'em' as a quick way to refer to 'them', like a friend waving at a group.

Related words

Collocations with Look at 'em

  • look at 'em funny
  • look at 'em with surprise
  • look at 'em closely

Synonyms for Look at 'em

Common mistakes with Look at 'em

  • Using 'look at them' in casual conversation instead of 'look at 'em'.
  • Confusion with 'look at it' for singular objects instead of plural contexts.
  • Not using the contraction 'em' when speaking informally.

Compare Look at 'em with Observe, Watch

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Frequently asked questions about Look at 'em

What does Look at 'em mean?

To see a group of people or things.

What is the definition of Look at 'em?

To direct your eyes towards a group of people or things.

How do you use Look at 'em in a sentence?

Look at 'em over there by the fountain!

Can you give another example of Look at 'em?

Did you see how they dressed? Look at 'em!

What are synonyms for Look at 'em?

Common alternatives include gaze at, glance at, stare at, observe, watch.

What words go with Look at 'em?

It commonly pairs with look at 'em funny, look at 'em with surprise, look at 'em closely.

What are common mistakes when using Look at 'em?

Using 'look at them' in casual conversation instead of 'look at 'em'. Confusion with 'look at it' for singular objects instead of plural contexts. Not using the contraction 'em' when speaking informally.

How do you pronounce Look at 'em?

US: //lʊk æt əm//, UK: //lʊk æt ɛm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Look at 'em formal or informal?

"Look at 'em" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Look at 'em?

'Look at 'em' is casual and typically used in spoken English among friends. It's not formal language and would not be suitable in professional contexts.