Meaning of Look like
In simple words: to seem or appear similar to something
Look like in a sentence
- She looks like her mother.
- These two paintings look like they were made by the same artist.
- Do I look like I care?
- He looks like he just woke up.
How to use Look like
Used to describe appearance. Common in everyday conversation but avoid in highly formal writing.
Grammar pattern
look like + object
Memory hint
Think of 'look' as seeing something and 'like' as being similar — imagine two people who resemble each other.
Related words
Collocations with Look like
- look like someone
- look like something
- look a bit like
Synonyms for Look like
- appear like
- seem like
- resemble
- look similar to
Common mistakes with Look like
- Confusing with 'look alike', which means two things are very similar.
- Using it incorrectly with non-human subjects, like 'It looks like they.'
- Omitting 'like' and saying 'look' alone.
Look like appears in
Look like in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يبدو مثل
يبدو أو يظهر مشابهًا لشيء ما
- Bengaliবাংলা
দেখতে একই রকম
কোনো কিছুর মতো মনে হওয়া বা দেখতে হওয়া
- GermanDeutsch
aussehen wie
so aussehen oder erscheinen, als ob man etwas wäre
- SpanishEspañol
Parecer
parecer o verse similar a algo
- Persianفارسی
شبیه بودن، به نظر رسیدن
به نظر رسیدن یا شبیه بودن به چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Ressembler à
paraître ou sembler similaire à quelque chose
- Hindiहिन्दी
लगना
किसी चीज़ के समान दिखना या प्रतीत होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Sembrare
sembrare o apparire simile a qualcosa
- PortuguesePortuguês
Parecer
parecer ou ter aparência semelhante a algo
- RussianРусский
Выглядеть как
казаться или выглядеть похожим на что-то
- Urduاردو
دکھائی دینا، جیسا لگنا
کسی چیز کی طرح لگنا یا ظاہر ہونا
- Chinese中文
看起来像
看起来或显得跟某物差不多
More phrases like Look like
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An exclamation of surprise, shock, or amazement.
- Oh, god!
An expression of deep emotion, often used in surprise or frustration.
- Think, think, think
To have a particular opinion or belief about something.
- Gosh
An exclamation used to express surprise or wonder.
- Come on
A phrase used to urge or motivate someone.
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Frequently asked questions about Look like
What does Look like mean?
to seem or appear similar to something
What is the definition of Look like?
To have a similar appearance to someone or something.
How do you use Look like in a sentence?
She looks like her mother.
Can you give another example of Look like?
These two paintings look like they were made by the same artist.
What are synonyms for Look like?
Common alternatives include appear like, seem like, resemble, look similar to.
What is the opposite of Look like?
Opposite meanings include differ, contrast.
What words go with Look like?
It commonly pairs with look like someone, look like something, look a bit like.
What are common mistakes when using Look like?
Confusing with 'look alike', which means two things are very similar. Using it incorrectly with non-human subjects, like 'It looks like they.' Omitting 'like' and saying 'look' alone.
How do you pronounce Look like?
US: //lʊk laɪk//, UK: //lʊk laɪk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Look like?
Used to describe appearance. Common in everyday conversation but avoid in highly formal writing.





























