what does look mean?
LOOK as NOUN
- Meaning
- the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
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- he 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
Hypernyms(s) look is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- I don”t like the looks of this place
Hypernyms(s) look is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- the expression on a person’’s face
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- a sad expression
- a look of triumph
- an angry face
Hypernyms(s) look is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
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- the feel of the city excited him
- a clergyman improved the tone of the meeting
- it had the smell of treason
Hypernyms(s) look is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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LOOK as VERB
- Meaning
- have a certain outward or facial expression
Usage Example(s)
- How does she look?
- The child looks unhappy
- She looked pale after the surgery
Hypernyms(s) look is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- have faith or confidence in
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- you can count on me to help you any time
- Look to your friends for support
- You can bet on that!
- Depend on your family in times of crisis
Hypernyms(s) look is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- look forward to the probable occurrence of
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- We were expecting a visit from our relatives
- She is looking to a promotion
- he is waiting to be drafted
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- Meaning
- convey by one’’s expression
Usage Example(s)
- She looked her devotion to me
Hypernyms(s) look is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- perceive with attention
- direct one’’s gaze towards
Usage Example(s)
- She looked over the expanse of land
- Look at your child!
- Look–a deer in the backyard!
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Entail(s)
- Meaning
- give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
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- She seems to be sleeping
- This appears to be a very difficult problem
- This project looks fishy
- They appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time
Hypernyms(s) look is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
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- We looked all day and finally found the child in the forest
- Look elsewhere for the perfect gift!
Hypernyms(s) look is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- take charge of or deal with
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- Could you see about lunch?
- I must attend to this matter
- She took care of this business
Hypernyms(s) look is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- accord in appearance with
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Hypernyms(s) look is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point
- be opposite to
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- The house looks north
- My backyard look onto the pond
- The building faces the park
Hypernyms(s) look is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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