English dictionary
look
/l/U/k/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the feelings expressed on a person's face
ExamplesA look of triumph.
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the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
ExamplesHe went out to have a look.
His look was fixed on her eyes.
He gave it a good looking at.
His camera does his looking for him.
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physical appearance
ExamplesI don't like the looks of this place.
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the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
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The act of looking; a glance; a sight; a view; -- often in certain phrases; as, to have, get, take, throw, or cast, a <i>look</i>.
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verb
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perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
ExamplesShe looked over the expanse of land.
Look at your child!
Look--a deer in the backyard!
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give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
ExamplesThis project looks fishy.
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have a certain outward or facial expression
ExamplesHow does she look?
The child looks unhappy.
She looked pale after the surgery.
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search or seek
ExamplesWe looked all day and finally found the child in the forest.
Look elsewhere for the perfect gift!
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be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
ExamplesThe house looks north.
My backyard look onto the pond.
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take charge of or deal with
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convey by one's expression
ExamplesShe looked her devotion to me.
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look forward to the probable occurrence of
ExamplesShe is looking to a promotion.
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accord in appearance with
ExamplesYou don't look your age!
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have faith or confidence in
ExamplesLook to your friends for support.
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To direct the eyes for the purpose of seeing something; to direct the eyes toward an object; to observe with the eyes while keeping them directed; -- with various prepositions, often in a special or figurative sense. See Phrases below.
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To look at; to turn the eyes toward.
Source: webster1913