look

A1 · Beginner

v. to have a particular appearance or give a certain impression.

v. to have a specified appearance; functions as a copular verb followed by an adjective or 'like' + noun.

日本語:見える※

“You look tired today; did you get enough sleep last night?”

“The old manor house looks quite imposing in the moonlight, though it is actually much smaller than the photographs suggest.”

A2 · Elementary

v. to try to find something or someone.

v. to search for something. Intransitive; almost always used with the preposition 'for'.

“I am looking for my keys; have you seen them anywhere?”

“The investigators spent several hours looking for evidence in the garden, but the heavy rain had washed away any potential footprints.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. the act of using your eyes to check or examine something.

n. an instance of directing one's gaze; a brief examination or inspection.

“Let me have a look at your phone to see if I can fix the problem.”

“After a quick look at the financial reports, the manager decided to postpone the expansion until the following quarter.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. the way someone or something looks, especially their style or beauty.

n. the appearance or style of a person or thing. Often used in the plural to refer to physical attractiveness.

“She has a very modern look with her short hair and bright clothes.”

“The actor relied on his good looks early in his career, but he eventually proved his talent through more demanding dramatic roles.”

B1 · Intermediate Informal

interj. a word used to make someone listen to what you are saying.

interj. used to call attention to what the speaker is about to say, often to express a point clearly or firmly.

“Look, I don't want to argue, but we need to make a decision now.”

“Look, if we don't address the budget deficit this month, we won't be able to afford the new equipment in January.”