Look - English meaning

noun

The invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen.

Usage examples:

The surface tension of water is increased, and even the density of air surrounding the earth ebbs a…

verb

Express (an opinion or grievance) publicly.

Usage examples:

A meeting in which long-standing grievances were aired

noun

The character and atmosphere of a place.

Usage examples:

The relaxed ambience of the cocktail lounge is popular with guests

noun

The character of a place or the quality it seems to have

Usage examples:

The city’s ambience, particularly on the waterfront, is changing quickly.

verb

Come into sight; become visible or noticeable, especially without apparent cause.

Usage examples:

Smoke appeared on the horizon

verb

To become noticeable or to be present

Usage examples:

At this point the ferry boat suddenly appeared., her picture appeared on the front page of the news…

noun

The way that someone or something looks.

Usage examples:

She checked her appearance in the mirror

noun

The way a person or thing looks or seems to other people

Usage examples:

The most striking feature of his appearance was his long hair., her only screen appearances were in…

noun

A particular part or feature of something.

Usage examples:

Personal effectiveness in all aspects of life

verb

(of a planet) form an aspect with (another celestial body).

Usage examples:

The sun is superbly aspected by your ruler mars on the 19th

noun

The envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet.

Usage examples:

Part of the sun's energy is absorbed by the earth's atmosphere

noun

The mixture of gases that surrounds some planets, such as the earth; the air

Usage examples:

The club provided a relaxed and friendly atmosphere for its members.

noun

A person's way of standing or moving.

Usage examples:

A man of precise military bearing

verb

Carry the weight of; support.

Usage examples:

The bees form large colonies and need the thick branches of tall trees to bear the weight of their …

noun

Connection to or influence on a result

Usage examples:

The fact that he was ordered to stand trial has no bearing on whether he’ll be found guilty., she w…

verb

Cause (light or shadow) to appear on a surface.

Usage examples:

The moon cast a pale light over the cottages

noun

Throw the hooked and baited end of (a fishing line) out into the water.

verb

The actors taking part in a play, film, or other production.

Usage examples:

He draws sensitive performances from his inexperienced cast

verb

Examine (something) in order to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition, or to detect the presence of something.

Usage examples:

Customs officers have the right to check all luggage

noun

An examination to test or ascertain accuracy, quality, or satisfactory condition.

Usage examples:

A campaign calling for regular checks on gas appliances

exclamation

Us spelling of cheque.

verb

Think carefully about (something), typically before making a decision.

Usage examples:

Each application is considered on its merits

verb

To think about a particular subject or thing or about doing something or about whether to do something

Usage examples:

Consider clara barton, who founded the american red cross., we considered moving to california, but…

verb

Look thoughtfully for a long time at.

Usage examples:

He contemplated his image in the mirrors

verb

To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious way

Usage examples:

[ t ] the owner of the team contemplated moving his football club to another city., [ t ] sharon is…

verb

Determine the total number of (a collection of items).

Usage examples:

I started to count the stars i could see

noun

An act of determining the total number of something.

Usage examples:

At the last count, fifteen applications were still outstanding

noun

A foreign nobleman whose rank corresponds to that of an earl.

Usage examples:

He is now a prisoner in a tower of the count's palace

verb

Regard or consider in a specified way.

Usage examples:

The event was deemed a great success

verb

To consider or judge

Usage examples:

The president asked congress for authority to take whatever steps he deemed necessary, including th…

noun

A quick look or glance.

Usage examples:

Come and have a dekko at this

noun

Outward behaviour or bearing.

Usage examples:

His happy demeanour

noun

A way of looking and behaving

Usage examples:

There was nothing in his demeanour that suggested he was anxious., she has the demeanour of a woman…

noun

A change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.

Usage examples:

The lethal effects of hard drugs

verb

Cause (something) to happen; bring about.

Usage examples:

The prime minister effected many policy changes

noun

The result of a particular influence; something that happens because of something else

Usage examples:

[ c ] the medicine had the effect of making me sleepy., [ c ] cold water slows hurricane growth, bu…

noun

A detailed inspection or study.

Usage examples:

An examination of marketing behaviour

noun

The act or process of carefully looking at someone or something to learn about its condition or to discover facts

Usage examples:

[ c ] you have to have a physical examination/exam in order to get life insurance., [ u ] the evide…

noun

The process of checking something carefully in order to discover new information or prove particular facts

Usage examples:

Examination of sth the review includes a detailed examination of city records., close/comprehensive…

verb

Inspect (someone or something) thoroughly in order to determine their nature or condition.

Usage examples:

A doctor examined me and said i might need a caesarean

verb

Observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect

verb

To look at or consider a person or thing carefully in order to discover something about the person or thing

Usage examples:

Investigators examined the wreckage for clues about the cause of the explosion.

noun

A long steady look at something.

Usage examples:

When granny catches anyone staring, she says to them ‘had your eyeful yet?’

noun

An amount of something, usually dust or dirt, that has entered the eye

Usage examples:

As the lorry went past, i got an eyeful of grit., she's quite an eyeful.

noun

The principal front of a building, that faces on to a street or open space.

Usage examples:

The house has a half-timbered facade

noun

The front of a building

Usage examples:

The façade is made of limestone., behind her façade of gentleness was a tough competitor.

noun

A distinctive attribute or aspect of something.

Usage examples:

A well-appointed house with interesting decorative features

verb

Have as a prominent attribute or aspect.

Usage examples:

The hotel features a large lounge, a sauna, and a coin-operated solarium

noun

A noticeable or important characteristic or part

Usage examples:

This car has excellent safety features., she has fine, delicate features (= parts of the face)., th…

noun

An emotional state or reaction.

Usage examples:

A feeling of joy

adjective

Showing emotion or sensitivity.

Usage examples:

She was a feeling child

verb

Be aware of (a person or object) through touching or being touched.

Usage examples:

She felt someone touch her shoulder

noun

The distinctive taste of a food or drink.

Usage examples:

The yoghurt comes in eight fruit flavours

verb

Alter or enhance the taste of (food or drink) by adding a particular ingredient.

Usage examples:

Chunks of chicken flavoured with herbs

noun

How food or drink tastes, or a particular taste itself

Usage examples:

Add a little salt to bring out the flavour of the herbs., my fish was delicious but charles' beef h…

noun

The centre of interest or activity.

Usage examples:

This generation has made the environment a focus of attention

verb

Adapt to the prevailing level of light and become able to see clearly.

Usage examples:

Try to focus on a stationary object

noun

The main object or interest, or the attention given something

Usage examples:

The focus of attention has shifted from the economy to improving the public schools., state officia…

noun

A male goose.

Usage examples:

There are no pelicans to pose a threat to the geese, ganders and goslings.

verb

Look or glance at something.

Usage examples:

Paulie gandered at shelves full of coffee paraphernalia

proper noun

A town on the island of newfoundland, on lake gander; population 9,951 (2006). its airport served the first regular transatlantic flights during the second world war.

verb

Be or become wide open.

Usage examples:

A large duffel bag gaped open by her feet

noun

A wide opening.

Usage examples:

A gape of the jaws

verb

Look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought.

Usage examples:

He could only gaze at her in astonishment

noun

A steady intent look.

Usage examples:

He turned, following her gaze

verb

To look at something or someone for a long time, esp. in surprise, admiration, or because you are thinking about something else

Usage examples:

He spends hours gazing out of the window when he should be working., i felt his gaze on me as i wal…

noun

A person who is knowledgeable about and obsessively interested in a particular subject, especially one that is technical or of specialist or niche interest.

Usage examples:

A computer geek

verb

An unfashionable or socially inept person.

noun

A look.

Usage examples:

There was a lot i wanted to have a geek at

verb

Take a brief or hurried look.

Usage examples:

Ginny glanced at her watch

noun

A brief or hurried look.

Usage examples:

I stole a glance at john

noun

A shiny black or grey sulphide ore of lead, copper, or other metal.

Usage examples:

Lead glance

noun

A momentary or partial view.

Usage examples:

She caught a glimpse of the ocean

verb

See or perceive briefly or partially.

Usage examples:

He glimpsed a figure standing in the shade

noun

An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something.

Usage examples:

He visited in the guise of an inspector

noun

The appearance of someone or something, esp. when intended to deceive

Usage examples:

The men who arrived in the guise of criminals were actually undercover police officers.

noun

An idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, especially one formed without conscious thought or on the basis of little evidence.

Usage examples:

His first impressions of manchester were very positive

noun

An idea or opinion of what someone or something is like

Usage examples:

It makes a bad impression if you’re late for an interview., [ + that clause ] i get the impression …

noun

A single time that an internet advertisement is seen by a user

Usage examples:

They market a company's product for a fixed rate per 1,000 impressions., this is the second impress…

verb

Look at (someone or something) closely, typically to assess their condition or to discover any shortcomings.

Usage examples:

They inspected the paintwork for cracks and flaws

verb

Look over carefully

verb

To look at something or someone carefully in order to discover information, esp. about quality or condition

Usage examples:

After the accident both drivers got out and inspected their cars for damage., someone from the heal…

noun

Careful examination or scrutiny.

Usage examples:

On closer inspection it looked like a fossil

noun

The act of looking at something carefully in order to discover information

Usage examples:

[ u ] at first she suspected that the letter was a forgery, but on closer inspection (= looked at m…

noun

The act of looking at something carefully to check its quality or condition

Usage examples:

Carry out/make an inspection normally you will carry out an inspection of the goods as soon as poss…

noun

The tenth letter of the alphabet.

abbreviation

Jack (used in describing play in card games).

noun

The si unit of work or energy, equal to the work done by a force of one newton when its point of application moves one metre in the direction of action of the force, equivalent to one 3600th of a watt-hour.

noun

A public officer appointed to decide cases in a law court.

Usage examples:

He is due to appear before a judge and jury on monday

verb

Form an opinion or conclusion about.

Usage examples:

A production can be judged according to the canons of aesthetic criticism

verb

An official who decides questions before a court

noun

A quick look

Usage examples:

"have they arrived yet?" "i'll take/have a look-see."

verb

To put something into your service for a purpose

Usage examples:

Do you know how to use a computer?, we could use your help., she uses so many big words, it’s hard …

phrase

To use something that is available

Usage examples:

We might as well make use of the hotel's facilities., we must make use of every weapon we have in t…

noun

A way in which a thing is done or happens.

Usage examples:

Taking notes in an unobtrusive manner

noun

The way in which something is done

Usage examples:

Please exit the building in an orderly manner., his manner was formal, though friendly., she had a …

noun

A person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood.

Usage examples:

He has a cautious, academic mien

noun

Another term for yao2.

noun

A person's appearance, especially the typical expression on their face

Usage examples:

His aristocratic mien and expensive clothes singled him out.

noun

A temporary state of mind or feeling.

Usage examples:

He appeared to be in a very good mood about something

noun

A category or form which indicates whether a verb expresses fact (indicative mood), command (imperative mood), question (interrogative mood), wish (optative mood), or conditionality (subjunctive mood).

Usage examples:

One is obliged to consider the interrelationship of tense and mood in arabic

noun

The way you feel at a particular time

Usage examples:

She’s in a good/bad mood today., "do you want to go to the movies?" "no, i’m not in the mood (= not…

noun

The action or process of closely observing or monitoring something or someone.

Usage examples:

She was brought into hospital for observation

noun

A remark made about something you have noticed

Usage examples:

She made an interesting observation about the poet’s intentions., he was admitted to the hospital f…

verb

Notice or perceive (something) and register it as being significant.

Usage examples:

She observed that all the chairs were already occupied

verb

Watch attentively

verb

Stare at in a lecherous manner.

Usage examples:

He was ogling her breasts

noun

A lecherous look.

Usage examples:

A vaguely erotic ogle

verb

To look at someone with obvious sexual interest

noun

A quick examination of someone or something

Usage examples:

The security guards gave me the once-over.

verb

Look quickly or furtively.

Usage examples:

Faces peeked from behind twitched curtains

noun

A quick or furtive look.

Usage examples:

She sneaked a peek at the map

verb

To look, especially for a short time or while trying to avoid being seen

Usage examples:

Close your eyes. don't peek. i've got a surprise for you., i peeked out the window to see who was t…

verb

Look quickly and furtively at something, especially through a narrow opening.

Usage examples:

His door was ajar and she couldn't resist peeping in

noun

A quick or furtive look.

Usage examples:

Jonathan took a little peep at his watch

verb

Make a brief, high-pitched sound.

Usage examples:

Don peeped on his whistle

verb

Look with difficulty or concentration at someone or something.

Usage examples:

Faye peered at her with suspicion

noun

A member of the nobility in britain or ireland, comprising the ranks of duke, marquess, earl, viscount, and baron.

Usage examples:

Hereditary peers could still dominate the proceedings of the house of lords

verb

Make or become equal with.

Usage examples:

The thames could not peer with the mill-streamlet close to my home

noun

The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.

Usage examples:

An improvement in product quality

adjective

Of good quality; excellent.

Usage examples:

He's a quality player

noun

The degree of excellence of something, often a high degree of it

Usage examples:

Our company guarantees the quality of our merchandise., the fabric was of the highest quality., we’…

verb

Another term for reconnaissance.

noun

The process of getting information about enemy forces or positions by sending out small groups of soldiers or by using aircraft, etc.

Usage examples:

He sent three men on a recce., he did a little recce of the area before picking a spot to wait with…

verb

Establish by calculation.

Usage examples:

His debts were reckoned at £300,000

verb

To calculate an amount based on facts or on your expectations

Usage examples:

Do you reckon this watch has a little value?, [ + that clause ] brusca reckons that the value of al…

verb

To calculate an amount

Usage examples:

Fees are reckoned in euros but can be paid in any currency., the authors reckon that public sector …

verb

Consider or think of in a specified way.

Usage examples:

She regarded london as her base

noun

Attention to or concern for something.

Usage examples:

The court must have regard to the principle of welfare

verb

To consider or think about something in a particular way, or to look carefully at someone or something

Usage examples:

Laura is highly regarded by her colleagues., the dog regarded me with suspicion as i approached the…

verb

Have a similar appearance to or qualities in common with (someone or something); look or seem like.

Usage examples:

Some people resemble their dogs

verb

To be similar to someone or something

Usage examples:

Several of the women resemble one another closely enough to be sisters., [ c ] there is a clear res…

verb

Look at all parts of (something) carefully in order to detect some feature.

Usage examples:

He raised his binoculars to scan the coast

noun

An act of scanning someone or something.

Usage examples:

A quick scan of the sports page

Examine minutely or intensely

verb

Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

Usage examples:

Customers were warned to scrutinize the small print

verb

To examine someone or something very carefully

Usage examples:

All new products are scrutinized by the laboratory.

verb

To examine something very carefully in order to discover information

Usage examples:

The data raises questions about how closely wall street banks scrutinized the loans.

verb

Perceive with the eyes; discern visually.

Usage examples:

In the distance she could see the blue sea

noun

The place in which a cathedral church stands, identified as the seat of authority of a bishop or archbishop.

Usage examples:

He was elected to fill the vacant see

verb

Past of see1.

verb

Give the impression of being something or having a particular quality.

Usage examples:

Dawn seemed annoyed

verb

To appear to be

Usage examples:

[ l ] you seem very quiet today., [ l ] he’s 16, but he seems younger., [ l ] the news seemed too g…

noun

The outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different.

Usage examples:

She tried to force her thoughts back into some semblance of order

noun

A similarity to something, or the appearance of being or having something

Usage examples:

She’s raising two kids, holding down a full-time job, and trying to maintain some semblance of a pe…

noun

To look at something quickly

Usage examples:

Can i have a shufti at your paper?

noun

The faculty or power of seeing.

Usage examples:

Joseph lost his sight as a baby

verb

Manage to see or observe (someone or something); catch an initial glimpse of.

Usage examples:

Tell me when you sight london bridge

noun

The ability to see, or the act of seeing something

Usage examples:

Machines don’t have a sense of sight., the sight of sick children disturbs her., i know david by si…

verb

Look at someone or something with one or both eyes partly closed in an attempt to see more clearly or as a reaction to strong light.

Usage examples:

The bright sun made them squint

noun

A permanent deviation in the direction of the gaze of one eye.

Usage examples:

I had a bad squint

adjective

Not straight or level.

Usage examples:

The squint bottom edge of the puzzle

noun

A look or glance.

Usage examples:

Take a squiz out that window

verb

Look or glance at.

Usage examples:

The mechanic squizzed the plane's cargo

verb

Look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something with one's eyes wide open.

Usage examples:

He stared at her in amazement

noun

A long fixed or vacant look.

Usage examples:

She gave him a cold stare

verb

To look directly at someone or something for a long time

Usage examples:

[ i ] don’t stare at people., [ m ] the fighters tried to stare each other down (= cause the other …

noun

The devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge of an academic subject, especially by means of books.

Usage examples:

The study of english

verb

Devote time and attention to gaining knowledge of (an academic subject), especially by means of books.

Usage examples:

I studied classics at college

verb

Applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject

verb

Look closely at or examine (someone or something).

Usage examples:

Her green eyes surveyed him coolly

noun

A general view, examination, or description of someone or something.

Usage examples:

The author provides a survey of the relevant literature

verb

Determining opinions by interviewing people

abbreviation

Imperial or metric ton(s).

Usage examples:

Lithuania produced 512,000 t of sulphuric acid in 1989

contraction

The word ‘it’, attached to the end of a verb, especially in the transcription of regional spoken use.

Usage examples:

I'll never do’t again

suffix

Equivalent to -est2 (as in shalt ).

verb

Lay hold of (something) with one's hands; reach for and hold.

Usage examples:

Mrs morgan took another biscuit

noun

A scene or sequence of sound or vision photographed or recorded continuously at one time.

Usage examples:

He completed a particularly difficult scene in two takes

verb

Get into one's hands

phrase

Devise or invent

phrasal verb

Have a specified opinion of something.

Usage examples:

She did not think highly of modern art

phrasal verb

To have a particular opinion of something or someone

Usage examples:

What do you think of the new manager?, audiences did not think much of the movie.

noun

The ability to see something or to be seen from a particular place.

Usage examples:

The end of the tunnel came into view

verb

Look at or inspect.

Usage examples:

The public can view the famous hall with its unique staircase

noun

What you can see from a particular place, or the ability to see from a particular place

Usage examples:

[ u ] she turned a corner and disappeared from view., [ c ] our room had spectacular views of the m…

verb

Look at or observe attentively over a period of time.

Usage examples:

Lucy watched him go

noun

A small timepiece worn typically on a strap on one's wrist.

Usage examples:

My watch had stopped

verb

Look attentively