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DictionarylookDirecting attention
verb / noun

look

LOOK/lʊk/

An act of directing the eyes or attention toward something.

The older man looks toward the small bird perched at eye level.

An older man turns his head and directs his clearly visible eyes toward a small bird perched nearby at eye level.
Etymology
lookOld Englishto gaze or use the eyes

Old English locian already meant using the eyes to see or gaze, so the selected sense preserves its central meaning. Its deeper origin is unknown.

In context

Solace in Shelling17:53
we'll look around there again and um see if I can find any other cool things
CARIBBEAN SHELL HAUL: Return to Jamaica - shelling a remote beach for beautiful Conchs! 🇯🇲

More examples

  • Look through the telescope.
  • He looked under the bed.
  • Have a look at this map.

Forms

look · looks · looked · looking

Similar words

gaze
Usually a more sustained or intent look.