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How to pronounce look
Say it like this: /ˈlʊk/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does look mean?
verbTo try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes.
“They kept looking at me.”
As a transitive verb, often in the imperative; chiefly takes relative clause as direct object.
“Look who's back!”
To appear, to seem.
“Our new boss looks to be friendly.”
intjPay attention.
“Look, I'm going to explain what to do, so you have to listen closely.”
nounThe action of looking; an attempt to see.
“Let’s have a look under the hood of the car.”
Physical appearance, visual impression.
“She got her mother’s looks.”
A facial expression.
“If looks could kill ...”
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