Cool MateCheck this out vs Look at this vs Look what i just found
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Check this out
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
Look at this
Top 2,000 (common)
Look what i just found
InformalBeyond 10,000 (less common)
Most formal: Look at this
| Check this out | Look at this | Look what i just found | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ˈtʃɛk ðɪs aʊt//🇺🇸 //ˈtʃɛk ðɪs aʊt// | 🇬🇧 //lʊk æt ðɪs//🇺🇸 //lʊk æt ðɪs// | 🇬🇧 //lʊk wɒt aɪ dʒʌst faʊnd//🇺🇸 //lʊk wɑt aɪ dʒʌst faʊnd// |
| Meaning | Look at this. | Please see this. | See what I just discovered. |
| Example | Wow, check this out, I just found this amazing book! | Look at this beautiful sunset! | Look what I just found on the way to the store! |
| Register | Informal | Neutral | Informal |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| Collocations | check this out now, check this out later, let's check this out, you should check this out, make sure to check this out | look at this picture, look at this problem, look at this example | look what I found, just discovered, found something exciting |
| Antonyms | - | ignore this, overlook this, disregard this | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'check out this' - remember to use the exact phrase., Used too formally in business contexts - stick to casual conversations. | 'Look at this' is often confused with 'Look this.', 'Look at' should not be used with vague objects like 'it' without context. | Omitting the 'I' and saying 'look what just found', Using in formal contexts where a more serious tone is needed, Misplacing the emphasis, making it sound dull or uninterested |
| Usage notes | Commonly used among friends or in casual settings. Avoid in formal situations. It expresses excitement or interest in sharing something. | Use when drawing attention to something. Avoid in very formal contexts or when you need to be indirect. | Used in casual conversations, often to show excitement about a newly discovered item or information. Not suitable in formal discussions. |
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Frequently asked questions: Check this out vs Look at this vs Look what i just found
What's the difference between Check this out, Look at this, and Look what i just found?
Check this out: Look at this. Look at this: Please see this. Look what i just found: See what I just discovered.
Which is more formal: Check this out, Look at this, and Look what i just found?
Look at this is the most formal of these.
Can you show an example of each?
Check this out: Wow, check this out, I just found this amazing book! Look at this: Look at this beautiful sunset! Look what i just found: Look what I just found on the way to the store!
Can I use Check this out, Look at this, and Look what i just found interchangeably?
Not always. Check this out, Look at this, and Look what i just found 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.