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[ lʊk ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

to gaze or glance at something

To direct one's gaze in a specified direction. To have a particular appearance or facial expression. To search for something, often in a casual or nonchalant manner. To seem likely to be or do something.

Synonyms

gaze, glance, observe, peer, stare.

Examples of usage

  • He looked out of the window and saw the beautiful sunset.
  • She looked happy when she received the good news.
  • He looked for his keys all over the house.
  • The weather looks promising for our picnic tomorrow.
Context #2 | Noun

appearance or visual impression

The appearance or visual impression of a person or thing. The way in which someone appears or is regarded.

Synonyms

appearance, aspect, glance, impression, view.

Examples of usage

  • She has a sophisticated look with her elegant attire.
  • His tired look indicated he had been working hard.
  • The new car has a sleek and modern look.

Translations

Translations of the word "look" in other languages:

🇵🇹 olhar

🇮🇳 देखना

🇩🇪 sehen

🇮🇩 melihat

🇺🇦 дивитися

🇵🇱 patrzeć

🇯🇵 見る (みる)

🇫🇷 regarder

🇪🇸 mirar

🇹🇷 bakmak

🇰🇷 보다

🇸🇦 ينظر

🇨🇿 dívat se

🇸🇰 pozerať

🇨🇳 看 (kàn)

🇸🇮 gledati

🇮🇸 horfa

🇰🇿 қарау

🇬🇪 ყურება

🇦🇿 baxmaq

🇲🇽 mirar

Etymology

The word 'look' originated from the Old English word 'lōcian', meaning 'to look, gaze, or glance'. Over the centuries, the meaning of 'look' has evolved to encompass various ways of directing one's gaze or searching for something. It is a common and versatile word used in everyday language to describe visual perception and appearances.

See also: lookalike, looking, lookout, onlooker, onlookers, outlook, overlook, overlooked.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #343, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.