looking (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
Definition
Directing your eyes in a particular direction to see something or someone.
Examples
He was looking out the window when I arrived.
The police are looking for a suspect in the area.
Are you looking for a specific book?
How to Use looking
- look for (phrasal verb)
- To search for something or someone. — "She is looking for her lost cat."
- look at (prepositional phrase)
- To direct your eyes towards something or someone. — "Please look at the board."
- look after (phrasal verb)
- To take care of someone or something. — "Can you look after my dog while I'm away?"
- look into (phrasal verb)
- To investigate or examine something. — "The police are looking into the cause of the accident."
- look forward to (phrasal verb)
- To anticipate something with pleasure. — "We are looking forward to seeing you."
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