looked
word · lemma: look
/ˈɫʊkt/
luukt
/lˈʊkt/
luukt
Definition
The simple past tense of 'look'. It means directed your eyes at something, or searched for something with your eyes.
Usage & Nuances
'Looked' is only used for the past. Common patterns: 'looked at' (directed eyes), 'looked for' (searched), 'looked like' (appeared similar). Don’t confuse with 'watched' (longer or attentively) or 'saw' (simply noticing with your eyes).
Spanish: miró - buscó (con la vista)Portuguese (BR): olhou - procurou (com olhar)Portuguese (PT): olhou - procurou (com o olhar)Chinese (Simplified): 看了 - 寻找（用眼睛）Chinese (Traditional): 看了 - 尋找（用眼睛）Hindi: देखा - देखा (नज़र से खाने की खोज)Arabic: نظر إلى - بحث (بالعين)Bengali: দেখলRussian: смотрел - посмотрелJapanese: 見たVietnamese: đã nhìn - đã tìmKorean: 보았다Turkish: baktıUrdu: دیکھاIndonesian: melihat
Example Sentences
She looked at the clock and smiled.
basic
I looked for my keys everywhere.
basic
He looked tired after the long trip.
basic
They looked at each other and laughed.
natural
I looked everywhere but couldn't find my phone.
natural
She looked like she was about to cry.
natural