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Definition look in British English

look verb

verb
/lʊk/
1

to direct your eyes towards someone or something so that you can see them

Example

Looking closely you could see traces of grey in her hair.

Example

Dan looked at his watch.

Example

Susannah looked at herself in the mirror.

Example

If you look through this window, you can see the cathedral.

Synonyms and related words
look around look at look
2

to search for someone or something

Example

I don't know where the keys are. I've looked everywhere.

Example

I spent most of the morning looking for my passport.

Example

The burglar had looked through all the cupboards and drawers.

Synonyms and related words
go through look out for seek out
3

to have a particular appearance

Example

The room looked a complete mess.

Example

He looked about twenty.

Example

'What does your brother look like?' 'He's tall and thin, with brown hair.'

Example

He looked very funny in his hat.

Example

An important-looking letter arrived for Dave.

Example

Brian looked as if he was going to cry.

Synonyms and related words
appear be become
3.1

to look as old as you really are

Example

Richard doesn't look his age at all.

3.2

to look different than you usually do, for example ill, tired, or unhappy

Example

He didn't look himself when I saw him yesterday.

3.3

to look as good as you can

Example

It was a first date, and Emily wanted to look her best.

4

to think about something in a particular way

Example

John thinks that success is being rich, but I don't look at it like that.

Synonyms and related words
associate compartmentalize go by
5

to seem to be something

Example

That new film looks good.

Example

Things were beginning to look a bit gloomy.

Example

You've made me look such an idiot!

Synonyms and related words
appear be become
6

used for giving your opinion about how likely it is that something will happen or be true

Example

He looks certain to win the competition.

Example

It looks like Bill will be able to come too.

Example

Arsenal never looked like winning the game.

Synonyms and related words
appear be become your two cents perhaps frankly
7

used when you want someone to look at something surprising or interesting

Example

Look! There's John!

Synonyms and related words
right now then hello
7.1

used for making a suggestion or when you want someone to pay attention to what you are going to say

Example

Look, why don't we meet up for a drink and talk about it then?

Synonyms and related words
perhaps maybe may right now then hello
7.2

used for giving an example that proves that what you are saying is true

Example

It's not a good idea to travel without insurance: look what happened to Bill.

Example

Look how long it took Mel to get a job.

Example

He strolled towards the huge windows that looked south across London.

Example

My room looked out over the lake.

Synonyms and related words
occupy set exist
Definition look in British English

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