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look

look

1.0
A short action of turning the eyes to see something
  • noun
  • /lʊk/
translation icon : vistazo
  • So let's take a quick look inside.
  • take a look
  • a closer look
  • a brief look

Examples

Synonyms

view
vslook
86 1.2

An act of looking carefully at something

is more general and means simply turning eyes to see
regard
vslook
8 3.5

A long, careful look at someone or something

is the brief act of turning eyes to see rather than a long gaze
side-glance
vslook
1 4.6

A quick look to the side that shows a feeling or intention

is the general act of turning eyes to see not a quick side glance
looking
vslook
1 1.0

The act of using your eyes to check something carefully

is the general noun for turning eyes to see someone
side-look
vslook
5.5

A quick glance to the side that shows a feeling or meaning

is the broader action of turning eyes to see rather than a sideways glance

Idioms

look here
  • Informal
61 6.9

To get a person's attention before saying something important or angry

30 3.7

Try to find something positive in a bad situation

To accept a free gift without complaining and say thank you

Appear younger than the given age

To put your own needs before other people's

Think carefully about possible risks before you act

Seem very attractive and stylish

1 3.9

To search everywhere for something that is lost

1 7.5

Focus on the bad parts of a situation and expect the worst

A humorous remark to greet someone who arrives unexpectedly or looking messy

look ahere
  • Informal
9.9

Tell someone to pay attention to what you say or point out

To pay attention to something unimportant instead of the main task

9.9

Appear very messy and dirty with things everywhere

8.5

To have a large, round face and a big mustache like a walrus

Appear very messy and untidy

8.5

To appear old-fashioned and messy in your clothes

9.8

To look very ugly and frightening like an old stone statue

Compounds

160 3.3

An action or way of dressing that makes you look good

14 3.9

A person who is very similar in appearance to another person, often a famous person

10 2.8

A look that shows dislike or anger

8 2.5

A new, clean style for something, like clothes or a room

4 3.2

A quick check of something to find obvious problems

4 3.7

Very similar in appearance to another person or thing

3 3.2

The general appearance of something as a whole

man look
  • Slang
2 9.8

A confused look men make when they cannot find or understand something

2 3.1

A serious face that shows someone is unhappy or strict

New Look
  • Archaic
1 6.9

A style of women's clothes with a tight top, small waist, and a full skirt

1 3.9

A style of clothes or home that copies old fashions

1 3.9

A rough, strong, attractive appearance in a man's face or style

A neat, elegant appearance that shows attention to detail

1 3.5

A smooth, shiny, stylish appearance for hair or clothes

1 3.4

A smart, neat way of dressing for special events like weddings

look-alike
  • Jargon
1 4.4

A group of people chosen because they are similar to a company's customers

1 5.8

A very angry face that makes someone feel afraid

1 5.1

A serious face that shows little or no emotion

cornfed look
  • Informal
8.9

A healthy strong appearance like a person from a farm

A style that shows only a small part of an image or uses very short hair

Bambi look
  • Informal
8.8

A look with wide childlike eyes that shows innocence

ethereal look
  • Literature
7.6

A delicate, light appearance that seems not of this world

7.8

A way of behaving that tries to get attention from others

7.3

Acting to get attention from other people in a selfish, showy way

A style or item that makes someone stand out to get attention

An expression on a person's face that shows their feelings

mallcore look
  • Jargon
9.9

A style of clothing with bright, bold items and visible brand names

mumpish look
  • Archaic
9.9

A silent angry look that shows you feel upset or annoyed

hoejabi look
  • Offensive
9.9

A style that mixes a headscarf with clothes that show more skin

A neat, smooth appearance that seems expensive

neckbeardy look
  • Offensive
9.9

A messy, not fashionable style often seen on people who like computers or games

A look on the face that shows playful, slightly naughty charm

A style that looks like it is from earlier times

A warm, slightly tanned appearance from being in the sun

5.5

A quick glance to the side that shows a feeling or meaning

A hairstyle that looks wet and slightly messy as if you just left the water

How Long

to stare
1.0
to gaze
170 2.6
look
1.0
glance
222 1.4

Surface Forms

look singular
looks plural

Etymology

Look comes from an old English word lócian that meant 'to look' or 'to see'. So a look is simply the act of turning your eyes to see something.