Cool MateMeaning of Looking forward to
To anticipate something with excitement.
In simple words: To be excited about something that will happen in the future.
Looking forward to in a sentence
- I'm looking forward to the concert next week.
- She is looking forward to seeing her family.
- We are all looking forward to the holiday season.
How to use Looking forward to
Used to express anticipation. Common in both spoken and written contexts; more formal in written communication.
Grammar pattern
looking forward to + object/gerund
Memory hint
Think of 'looking forward' as peeking ahead towards something exciting.
Related words
Collocations with Looking forward to
- looking forward to hearing from you
- looking forward to the weekend
- looking forward to meeting you
Synonyms for Looking forward to
- anticipating
- awaiting
- excited about
Opposites of Looking forward to
- dreading
- avoiding
- fearing
Common mistakes with Looking forward to
- 'Looking forward to' is not followed by a noun without 'to' (e.g., 'looking forward to the meeting').
- Incorrectly using 'look forward' without 'to'.
- Confusing with 'looking forward for'.
Looking forward to appears in
Looking forward to in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أتطلع إلى
أن تكون متحمسًا لشيء سيحدث في المستقبل.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অপেক্ষা করা
ভবিষ্যতে কোনো কিছুর জন্য উত্তেজিত হওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
sich freuen auf
Auf etwas warten, das in der Zukunft liegt, und sich darauf freuen.
- SpanishEspañol
Tener ganas de
Estar emocionado por algo que va a pasar en el futuro.
- Persianفارسی
منتظر بودن، مشتاق بودن
هیجان زده بودن برای چیزی که در آینده اتفاق میافتد.
- FrenchFrançais
Avoir hâte de, se réjouir de
Être impatient(e) que quelque chose se produise.
- Hindiहिन्दी
आगे की ओर देखना
भविष्य में होने वाली किसी चीज़ के बारे में उत्साहित होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Non vedo l'ora di
Essere entusiasti di qualcosa che accadrà in futuro.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Estar ansioso por, Aguardar com expectativa
Ficar animado com algo que vai acontecer no futuro.
- RussianРусский
Жду с нетерпением
Быть в предвкушении чего-то, что произойдет в будущем.
- Urduاردو
انتظار کشیدن، مشتاق بودن
مستقبل میں ہونے والی کسی چیز کے بارے میں پرجوش ہونا۔
- Chinese中文
期待
对未来将要发生的事情感到兴奋。
More phrasal verbs like Looking forward to
- Excited about
- Oh my god
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 Looking forward to
What does Looking forward to mean?
To be excited about something that will happen in the future.
What is the definition of Looking forward to?
To anticipate something with excitement.
How do you use Looking forward to in a sentence?
I'm looking forward to the concert next week.
Can you give another example of Looking forward to?
She is looking forward to seeing her family.
What are synonyms for Looking forward to?
Common alternatives include anticipating, awaiting, excited about.
What is the opposite of Looking forward to?
Opposite meanings include dreading, avoiding, fearing.
What words go with Looking forward to?
It commonly pairs with looking forward to hearing from you, looking forward to the weekend, looking forward to meeting you.
What are common mistakes when using Looking forward to?
'Looking forward to' is not followed by a noun without 'to' (e.g., 'looking forward to the meeting'). Incorrectly using 'look forward' without 'to'. Confusing with 'looking forward for'.
How do you pronounce Looking forward to?
US: //ˈlʊkɪŋ ˈfɔrd tə//, UK: //ˈlʊkɪŋ ˈfɔːwəd tə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Looking forward to?
Used to express anticipation. Common in both spoken and written contexts; more formal in written communication.