Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with look in British Collocation
look
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
careful
This bird was too shy for me to get a proper look.
quick
He turned, gave me a quick look and asked “Which way did you come?”
long
I took one last lingering look at the house, then turned and left.
pretending that you are not interested
Check around the car-park before you go off: if anyone is sitting in a nearby vehicle, have a casual look at them.
have a look
He moved forward to get a closer look.
have a quick look
Jack shot a quick look at Daniel, whose expression was unfathomable.
have a look secretly
I remember as a child, I used to sneak a look at their letters which my mother had kept.
strange
He had a funny look on his face – I just knew he was in on the plot.
showing that you want more information
Curtis glanced at it and gave him a quizzical look.
showing that you are thinking carefully
The question provoked many thoughtful looks among the audience.
showing that you do not approve
Ann gave me a dirty look and left the room.
showing that you do not understand something
Tell people you’re going there and one is met with blank looks and cries of “where’s that?”
There was a puzzled look in her eyes.
showing that you know about something
“Anything to do with the smugglers?” inquired the boy, with a knowing look.
showing worry
She noticed the worried look on his face as his wife was put into the ambulance.