Cool MateMeaning of Look down
To regard someone with contempt or condescension.
In simple words: To feel superior to someone or something.
Look down in a sentence
- She tends to look down on people who don't share her interests.
- It's not nice to look down on others for their choices.
- He looked down on her achievements, feeling superior.
How to use Look down
Use 'look down on' to express a sense of superiority or disdain towards people or their actions. Avoid in respectful or formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
look down + on + object
Memory hint
Imagine looking down from a tower, thinking you're above everyone else.
Related words
Collocations with Look down
- look down on
- look down upon
- look down at
Synonyms for Look down
- disdain
- despise
- scorn
- contemplate
- consider
Common mistakes with Look down
- 'Look down' used without 'on' in expressions.
- Confusing 'look down on' with 'look up to'.
- Incorrectly using 'look down at' instead of 'look down on'.
Look down appears in
Look down in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
نظر تحقیرآمیز داشتن به
احساس برتر بودن از کسی یا چیزی.
- Bengaliবাংলা
নিচু চোখে দেখা
কাউকে বা কোনো কিছুকে নিজের চেয়ে ছোট মনে করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Herabsehen auf, auf jemanden herabschauen
Sich jemandem oder etwas überlegen fühlen.
- SpanishEspañol
Mirar por encima del hombro
Sentirse superior a alguien o algo.
- Persianفارسی
تحقیر کردن، به پایین نگاه کردن
احساس برتری نسبت به کسی یا چیزی داشتن.
- FrenchFrançais
Regarder de haut
Se sentir supérieur à quelqu'un ou quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
नीचे देखना
किसी से या किसी चीज़ से खुद को बेहतर समझना।
- ItalianItaliano
Guardare dall'alto in basso
Sentirsi superiori a qualcuno o qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Olhar para baixo
Sentir-se superior a alguém ou algo.
- RussianРусский
Смотреть свысока
Чувствовать себя выше кого-либо или чего-либо.
- Urduاردو
حقارت سے دیکھنا
کسی سے خود کو بہتر سمجھنا۔
- Chinese中文
看不起
觉得比别人或某事强。
More phrasal verbs like Look down
- Contemplate
- Consider
- There's nothing to tell
Indicates that there are no details or information to share.
- Come on
A phrase used to urge or motivate someone.
- There's gotta be something wrong
Implying that something is not right or needs attention.
- Does he eat chalk
A question asking if a person consumes chalk as food.
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Frequently asked questions about Look down
What does Look down mean?
To feel superior to someone or something.
What is the definition of Look down?
To regard someone with contempt or condescension.
How do you use Look down in a sentence?
She tends to look down on people who don't share her interests.
Can you give another example of Look down?
It's not nice to look down on others for their choices.
What are synonyms for Look down?
Common alternatives include disdain, despise, scorn, contemplate, consider.
What is the opposite of Look down?
Opposite meanings include admire, respect, honor.
What words go with Look down?
It commonly pairs with look down on, look down upon, look down at.
What are common mistakes when using Look down?
'Look down' used without 'on' in expressions. Confusing 'look down on' with 'look up to'. Incorrectly using 'look down at' instead of 'look down on'.
How do you pronounce Look down?
US: //lʊk daʊn//, UK: //lʊk daʊn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Look down?
Use 'look down on' to express a sense of superiority or disdain towards people or their actions. Avoid in respectful or formal contexts.