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Meaning of the word look in English

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look

US /lʊk/
UK /lʊk/
"look" picture

Verb

1.

direct one's gaze toward someone or something or in a specified direction

Example:
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She looked at him and smiled.
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Look out for cars when crossing the street.
Synonym:
gazeglancepeerstarebehold
2.

appear or seem to be

Example:
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She looks tired.
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It looks like it's going to rain.
Synonym:
seemappearresemblesoundfeel

Noun

1.

an act of directing one's gaze toward someone or something

Example:
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Have a look at this.
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She gave him a strange look.
Synonym:
glancegazepeepstareview
2.

the appearance of someone or something, especially as expressing a particular quality or emotion

Example:
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He had a worried look on his face.
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The house has a modern look.
Synonym:
appearanceexpressionmienaspectcountenance
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look tolook intolook forlook onlook atlook in onlook up to