CEFR A2

look around

phrasal verb

Meaning

To visit a place or explore an area to see what it is like.

Examples

We spent the afternoon looking around the historic district.
Feel free to look around the house before you decide to rent it.

Synonyms: explore, browse, survey, reconnoiter

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look around (A2)

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /lʊk əˈraʊnd/

Definition

To visit a place or explore an area to see what it is like.

Examples

We spent the afternoon looking around the historic district.
Feel free to look around the house before you decide to rent it.
I need to look around the shop for a gift for my sister.

How to Use look around

look around [place] (phrasal verb): To explore a specific location. — "We looked around the museum for hours."
look around for [something] (phrasal verb): To search for a specific item or person. — "I am looking around for a new apartment."

Synonyms of look around

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