A1high_frequency_chunk

UK/["/lʊk/","/lʊks/","/lʊkt/","/ˈlʊkɪŋ/"]/US/["/lʊk/","/lʊks/","/lʊkt/","/ˈlʊkɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Look

In simple words: To use your eyes to see something.

Look in a sentence

  • Please look at the sky; it's so beautiful today.
  • She asked him to look after her cat while she was on vacation.
  • Can you look this document over and check for errors?
  • He has a serious look on his face during the meeting.
  • If you look closely, you can see the details in the painting.

How to use Look

Use 'look' when referring to the action of seeing. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but can become less formal in expressions like 'look here' or 'look out'.

Grammar pattern

look + at + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'lookout' on a mountain who uses their eyes to see everything below.

Related words

Collocations with Look

  • carefully
  • closely
  • briefly
  • turn to
  • let somebody
  • at
  • towards/​toward
  • look and see
  • make somebody/​something
  • like
  • to
  • look as if
  • look as though
  • make somebody/​something
  • like
  • to
  • look as if
  • look as though
  • make somebody/​something
  • like
  • to
  • look as if
  • look as though

Synonyms for Look

Opposites of Look

Common mistakes with Look

  • 'Look' misused instead of 'see' when talking about understanding something.
  • Using 'look' without a preposition when speaking about observing (should be 'look at').
  • Confusing 'look' with 'watch' when referring to a focused activity.

Compare Look with Gaze, Watch, Glance, Peer, Stare

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Frequently asked questions about Look

What does Look mean?

To use your eyes to see something.

What is the definition of Look?

to turn your eyes in a particular direction

How do you use Look in a sentence?

Please look at the sky; it's so beautiful today.

Can you give another example of Look?

She asked him to look after her cat while she was on vacation.

What are synonyms for Look?

Common alternatives include gaze, watch, glance, peer, stare.

What is the opposite of Look?

Opposite meanings include ignore, overlook, disregard.

What words go with Look?

It commonly pairs with carefully, closely, briefly, turn to, let somebody, at, towards/​toward, look and see, make somebody/​something, like, to, look as if, look as though, make somebody/​something, like, to, look as if, look as though, make somebody/​something, like, to, look as if, look as though.

What are common mistakes when using Look?

'Look' misused instead of 'see' when talking about understanding something. Using 'look' without a preposition when speaking about observing (should be 'look at'). Confusing 'look' with 'watch' when referring to a focused activity.

How do you pronounce Look?

US: /["/lʊk/","/lʊks/","/lʊkt/","/ˈlʊkɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/lʊk/","/lʊks/","/lʊkt/","/ˈlʊkɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Look?

Use 'look' when referring to the action of seeing. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but can become less formal in expressions like 'look here' or 'look out'.

What CEFR level is Look?

"Look" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.