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/ˈɫʊk/
LUUK
/lˈʊk/
LUUK
Definition
To direct your eyes toward something to see it. It can also mean to appear or seem in a certain way.
Usage & Nuances
Common verb used both for physical action (to look at something) and expressions (to look happy). Often used with prepositions like 'look at', 'look for', 'look after'. Informal or idiomatic phrases include 'look out' (be careful) and 'look up to' (respect). Don't confuse with 'see' which means to perceive with your eyes without effort.
Spanish: mirar - parecerPortuguese (BR): olhar - parecerPortuguese (PT): olhar - parecerChinese (Simplified): 看 - 看起来Chinese (Traditional): 看 - 看起來Hindi: देखना - दिखनाArabic: نظر - يبدوBengali: দেখা - চাওয়া (দৃষ্টি দেওয়া)Russian: смотреть - выглядетьJapanese: 見る - （〜のように）見えるVietnamese: nhìn - trông (có vẻ)Korean: 보다 - ~처럼 보이다Turkish: bakmak - görünmekUrdu: دیکھنا - لگنا (محسوس ہونا)Indonesian: melihat - tampak
Example Sentences
Can you look for my keys?
basic
She looks at the stars every night.
basic
Take a look at this new phone, it’s amazing!
natural
Looks like it's going to rain today.
natural
Hey, you should look out for cars when you cross the street.
natural
The cake looks delicious.
basic