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Word look
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / lʊk / NAmE / lʊk /
Example
  • here, have a look at this.
  • take a look at these figures!
  • make sure you get a good look at their faces.
  • one look at his face and jenny stopped laughing.
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look

(noun)BrE / lʊk / NAmE / lʊk /
  1. an act of looking at somebody/something
    • Here, have a look at this.
    • Take a look at these figures!
    • Make sure you get a good look at their faces.
    • One look at his face and Jenny stopped laughing.
    • A look passed between them (= they looked at each other).
    • It's an interesting place. Do you want to take a look around?
    • We'll be taking a close look at these proposals (= examining them carefully).
    • Here, have a look at this.
    • She stole a glance at her watch.
    • She felt embarrassed under his steady gaze.
    • She gave the officer a blank stare and shrugged her shoulders.
    • He caught a glimpse of her in the crowd.
    • She fixed her questioner with a hostile glare.
  2. an act of trying to find something/somebody
    • I've had a good look for it, but I can't find it.
  3. an expression in your eyes or face
    • a look of surprise
    • He didn't like the look in her eyes.
    • She had a worried look on her face.
    • A doubtful look crossed his face.
    • We got a number of curious looks from passers-by.
  4. the way somebody/something looks; the appearance of somebody/something
    • It's going to rain today by the look of it (= judging by appearances).
    • Looks can be deceptive.
    • I don't like the look of that guy (= I don't trust him, judging by his appearance).
  5. a person’s appearance, especially when the person is attractive
    • see also good-looking
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/good-looking
    • She has her father's good looks.
    • He lost his looks (= became less attractive) in later life.
  6. a fashion; a style
    • see also wet look
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/wet-look_1
    • The punk look is back in fashion.
    • They've given the place a completely new look.
  7. to look at somebody in a way that shows you are annoyed with them
    • See related entries: Facial expressions
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/facial_expressions/look
  8. used to describe the very angry or unpleasant way somebody is/was looking at you
    • If looks could kill, she thought, seeing the expression that came over his face when he saw her, she’d be dead on the pavement.
    • I don’t know what I’ve done to upset him, but if looks could kill…
  9. to consider a problem or possibility very carefully and without hurrying
    • We need to take a long hard look at all the options.

    Extra Examples

    • A panicked look crossed his face.
    • A withering look from his wife silenced him.
    • All the men sport rock star looks.
    • By the looks of it, someone’s already staying in this room.
    • Did you get a look at his new car?
    • Have a look out of the window and see who’s at the door.
    • He caught her look, and shrugged.
    • He darted her a look of contempt.
    • He gave me a funny look.
    • He had classic good looks.
    • He opened the door with a scornful look on his face.
    • He still had a youthful look about him.
    • His comment was greeted by a puzzled look.
    • I didn’t like the look of the salad so I didn’t touch it.
    • I got a black look from Amy.
    • I had a brief look through the report before the meeting.
    • I had a furtive look in her bag when her back was turned.
    • I had a look for websites on Egyptian music, but didn’t find anything.
    • I managed to steal a look at the exam paper.
    • I think it’s time to take a fresh look at our sales techniques.
    • I was given a stern look by a plainclothes policeman.
    • If you take a look over the past few years, it’s not unusual.
    • In this issue we show you how to create a signature look for yourself.
    • Jessica feigned a stern look.
    • Joe isn’t getting much sleep from the look of him.
    • My relatives gave me quizzical looks when I told them the news.
    • Sara returned his look with one of her own.
    • She chanced a look behind her.
    • She couldn’t resist a quick look in the mirror.
    • She decided the property warranted a second look.
    • She had a puzzled look in her eyes.
    • She threw him a dirty look.
    • She walked out of the door without a backward look.
    • She wanted a modern clean look for the apartment.
    • She’s lost her looks.
    • Take a closer look at it.
    • Take that smug look off your face before I slap you!
    • The authors take an in-depth look at at topical money issues.
    • The book concludes with a look towards the future.
    • The book takes a humorous look at parenthood.
    • The book takes a nostalgic look at the golden age of steam trains.
    • The classic look never goes out of fashion.
    • The documentary provides an inside look at life in the army.
    • The finished look is perfect for any special party.
    • The guilty look on his face told us all we needed to know.
    • The jury is expected to get a first-hand look at the murder scene today.
    • The man had a wild look in his eyes.
    • The products have a distinctive look.
    • The two girls exchanged knowing looks.
    • These tours offer a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the TV show.
    • They exchanged meaningful looks.
    • They had worried looks on their faces.
    • They’ve given the place a completely new look this year.
    • This is an interesting look at Soviet foreign policy.
    • Tonight, a revealing look at the King of Pop’s thrilling rise to stardom.
    • Use high-quality paper to give your CV a more professional look.
    • We had a good look around the old town on the first day of our holiday.
    • We need to take an overall look at the situation.
    • We used a computer to help us achieve this three-dimensional look.
    • You can complete that sophisticated look with make-up and accessories.
    • You should take a long, hard look at your reasons for wanting to join the army.
    • a behind-the-scenes look at the movie
    • a classic look that is easy to update
    • a fabric with the look of silk
    • his clean-cut, boyish good looks
    • the overall look of the house
    • A look passed between them.
    • He didn’t like the look in her eyes.
    • I don’t like the look of that guy.
    • I like the classic look.
    • I think this could do with another look, don’t you?
    • It’s an interesting place. Do you want to take a look around?
    • It’s going to rain today by the look of it.
    • One look at his face and Jenny stopped laughing.
    • She said she was aiming for a more sophisticated look.
    • Take a look at these figures!
    • The punk look is in again.
    • We need to take a long hard look at all the facts.
    • We’ll be taking a close look at the proposals.
    • We’ve had a good look around downstairs, but can’t find your keys.

    Word Origin

    • Old English lōcian (verb), of West Germanic origin; related to German dialect lugen.
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