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Look down

Pronunciation

🇬🇧 UK //lʊk daʊn// 🇺🇸 US //lʊk daʊn//

Meaning 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.

Friends › S1 E1

Then I look down and I realize there is a phone...

Frequently asked questions about "Look down"

What does "Look down" mean?

To feel superior to someone or something.

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, and consider.

What is the opposite of "Look down"?

Opposite meanings include admire, respect, and honor.

What words go with "Look down"?

It commonly pairs with look down on, look down upon, and 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.