Look at Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈæt
LUUK-at
lˈʊk/ /ˈæt
LUUK-at
Definition
To direct your eyes toward something or someone to see them. It can also mean to consider or examine something carefully.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and very common in everyday speech. Can mean just seeing or also analyzing ('Let's look at the facts'). Often used for attention ('Look at me!'). Frequently confused with 'watch' (for longer, moving things) and 'see' (perceive without intention).
Spanish: mirarPortuguese (BR): olhar paraPortuguese (PT): olhar paraChinese (Simplified): 看Chinese (Traditional): 看Hindi: देखनाArabic: ينظر إلىBengali: দেখো - তাকাও - লক্ষ্য করাRussian: посмотреть (на) - взглянуть (на) - изучитьJapanese: 見る - 見てみる - 注目するVietnamese: nhìn vào - xem xétKorean: 보다 - 살펴보다Turkish: bakmak - incelemekUrdu: دیکھنا - نظر ڈالنا - غور کرناIndonesian: melihat - memperhatikan - meninjau
Example Sentences
Please look at the board.
basic
Can you look at my homework?
basic
I looked at the menu before ordering.
basic
Look at you! You look amazing today.
natural
When you look at it that way, it makes sense.
natural
Let's look at the problem from a different angle.
natural