Cool MateCheck this out 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 what i just found
InformalBeyond 10,000 (less common)
Most common: Check this out
| Check this out | Look what i just found | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ˈtʃɛk ðɪs aʊt//🇺🇸 //ˈtʃɛk ðɪs aʊt// | 🇬🇧 //lʊk wɒt aɪ dʒʌst faʊnd//🇺🇸 //lʊk wɑt aɪ dʒʌst faʊnd// |
| Meaning | Look at this. | See what I just discovered. |
| Example | Wow, check this out, I just found this amazing book! | Look what I just found on the way to the store! |
| Register | Informal | Informal |
| How 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 what I found, just discovered, found something exciting |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'check out this' - remember to use the exact phrase., Used too formally in business contexts - stick to casual conversations. | 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. | 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 what i just found
What's the difference between Check this out and Look what i just found?
Check this out: Look at this. Look what i just found: See what I just discovered.
Which is more common: Check this out and Look what i just found?
Check this out is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Check this out: Wow, check this out, I just found this amazing book! Look what i just found: Look what I just found on the way to the store!
Can I use Check this out and Look what i just found interchangeably?
Not always. Check this out 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.