Meaning of the word "look around" in English

What does "look around" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

look around

US /lʊk əˈraʊnd/

UK /lʊk əˈraʊnd/

to visit a place and look at the things in it

Example:

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We spent the afternoon looking around the old castle.

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I'm just looking around, thanks.

Synonym:

browse explore inspect survey tour

to try to find something or someone by looking in different places

Example:

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I'll look around for a good deal on a new car.

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She looked around for her lost keys.

Synonym:

search hunt scout forage rummage

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