Cool MateLook into that vs Research
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Look into that
Top 2,000 (common)
Research
Top 1,000 (very common)A2noun
Most common: Research
| Look into that | Research | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //lʊk ˈɪntuː ðæt//🇺🇸 //lʊk ˈɪntu ðæt// | 🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈsɜːtʃ//ˈriːsɜːtʃ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈriːsɜːrtʃ//rɪˈsɜːrtʃ/"]/ |
| Meaning | Check or investigate that. | The act of studying something carefully to learn more about it. |
| Example | Can you look into that problem we discussed earlier? | The research on climate change is very important for our future. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | - | A2 |
| Part of speech | noun | |
| Collocations | look into details, look into options, look into issues, look into solutions, look into reports | careful, detailed, in-depth, piece, carry out, conduct, do, demonstrate something, find something, identify something, degree, effort, programme/program, research in, research into, research on, an area of research, focus your research on something, somebody’s own research |
| Antonyms | - | ignorance, inactivity |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'look over' which implies a quick examination., Using 'look into that' when discussing physical objects rather than abstract issues., Incorrectly implying a casual mindset when suggesting research. | Using 'research' as an uncountable noun instead of a countable noun (e.g., saying 'a research' instead of 'a piece of research'), Confusing 'research' with 'search' (research is more in-depth and analytical), Using 'research' inappropriately in non-academic contexts |
| Usage notes | Used in both spoken and written English to suggest examining something. It's generally polite and appropriate in various contexts, but may sound informal in a very formal setting. | Used in academic and professional contexts. Avoid using 'research' as a verb in casual conversation; instead, use 'study' or 'look into'. |
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Frequently asked questions: Look into that vs Research
What's the difference between Look into that and Research?
Look into that: Check or investigate that. Research: The act of studying something carefully to learn more about it.
Which is more common: Look into that and Research?
Research is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Look into that: Can you look into that problem we discussed earlier? Research: The research on climate change is very important for our future.
Can I use Look into that and Research interchangeably?
Not always. Look into that and Research are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.