Look up at Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈæt
LUUK-uhp-AT
lˈʊk/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈæt
LUUK-up-AT
Definition
To raise your eyes or head to see something that is above your current line of sight.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for observing things above, like the sky or a tall object. It always includes both the action (“look up”) and a focus (“at” something). Don’t confuse with “look up” (search information) or “look at” (simply observe).
Spanish: mirar hacia arriba a - mirar hacia (algo) arribaPortuguese (BR): olhar para cima para - olhar para (algo) acimaPortuguese (PT): olhar para cima para - olhar para (algo) acimaChinese (Simplified): 抬头看着Chinese (Traditional): 抬頭看著Hindi: ऊपर देखनाArabic: ينظر إلى الأعلى إلىBengali: উপরে তাকানোRussian: посмотреть вверх на - взглянуть вверх наJapanese: 見上げるVietnamese: ngước lên nhìnKorean: 위를 올려다보다Turkish: yukarıya bakmakUrdu: اوپر دیکھناIndonesian: melihat ke atas
Example Sentences
I look up at the stars every night.
basic
Please look up at the camera.
basic
The children looked up at the tall tree.
basic
He stopped to look up at the birds flying overhead.
natural
Whenever it rains, I look up at the sky and hope it will clear soon.
natural
She couldn't help but look up at the impressive ceiling of the cathedral.
natural