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UK//ˈlʊkɪŋ ʌp//US//ˈlʊkɪŋ ʌp//

Meaning of Looking up

Searching for information in a dictionary, database, or online.

In simple words: Searching for information in a reference source.

Looking up in a sentence

  • I was looking up the definition of the word.
  • He spent hours looking up information for his project.
  • Don't forget to look up the rules before the game.

How to use Looking up

Use 'looking up' in academic or casual contexts. It's suitable for searching facts, but not for casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

looking up + object

Memory hint

Think of 'looking' through a book to 'up' your knowledge!

Related words

Collocations with Looking up

  • looking up information
  • looking up a word
  • looking up data

Synonyms for Looking up

Opposites of Looking up

  • looking down
  • declining
  • worsening

Common mistakes with Looking up

  • Confused with 'looking at' (means observing instead of searching).
  • Using it in the wrong tense, e.g., 'looked up' for present actions.
  • Omitting the object, e.g., saying only 'looking up' without what is being searched.

Compare Looking up with Inquiry, Research, Investigating

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Frequently asked questions about Looking up

What does Looking up mean?

Searching for information in a reference source.

What is the definition of Looking up?

Searching for information in a dictionary, database, or online.

How do you use Looking up in a sentence?

I was looking up the definition of the word.

Can you give another example of Looking up?

He spent hours looking up information for his project.

What are synonyms for Looking up?

Common alternatives include searching, inquiry, research, investigating.

What is the opposite of Looking up?

Opposite meanings include looking down, declining, worsening.

What words go with Looking up?

It commonly pairs with looking up information, looking up a word, looking up data.

What are common mistakes when using Looking up?

Confused with 'looking at' (means observing instead of searching). Using it in the wrong tense, e.g., 'looked up' for present actions. Omitting the object, e.g., saying only 'looking up' without what is being searched.

How do you pronounce Looking up?

US: //ˈlʊkɪŋ ʌp//, UK: //ˈlʊkɪŋ ʌp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Looking up?

Use 'looking up' in academic or casual contexts. It's suitable for searching facts, but not for casual conversation.