look+(noun)

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• look — ► VERB 1) direct one s gaze in a specified direction. 2) have an outlook in a specified direction. 3) have the appearance or give the impression of being. ► NOUN 1) an act of looking. 2) an expression of a feeling or thought by looking at someone …   English terms dictionary

• look-down — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun ( s) Etymology: look down : the superficial appearance of paper as seen under reflected light compare look through * * * /look down /, n. the appearance of paper when inspected under reflected light. Cf. look through. * * * …   Useful english dictionary

• look — I (complexion) noun appearance, aspect, bearing, cast, color, complexion, condition, configuration, countenance, demeanor, deportment, fashion, feature, figure, front, general aspect, guise, idea, impression, manner, mien, presence, quality,… …   Law dictionary

• look-in — noun (singular) informal 1 get/have a look in to have a chance to take part in or succeed in something: Their team was so good that we barely got a look in. 2 a short visit see also: look in look 1 …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• look-through — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun ( s) Etymology: from the phrase look through : the texture and formation of a sheet of paper when examined by transmitted light compare look down * * * /look throoh /, n. the opacity and texture of paper when insp …   Useful english dictionary

• look-and-say — lookˈ and sayˈ adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑look * * * n. [as adj.] denoting a method of teaching reading based on the visual recognition of words rather than by the association of sounds and letters. Compare with phonic * * * ˌlook and ˈsay 7… …   Useful english dictionary

• look-a|like — «LUK uh LYK», noun, adjective. U.S. Informal. –n. one of a pair or a set that look just alike: »Pre engineered metal buildings were rather plain look alikes (Wall Street Journal). –adj. looking just alike; very similar: »They wore look alike… …   Useful english dictionary

• look out for something — ˌlook ˈout for sb/sth derived 1. to try to avoid sth bad happening or doing sth bad Syn: ↑watch out • You should look out for pickpockets. • Do look out for spelling mistakes in your work. 2 …   Useful english dictionary

• look-see — noun singular AMERICAN INFORMAL an act of looking at or checking something quickly: have/take a look see: I m not sure I locked the door. I d better go back and have a look see …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• look-see — noun (C) AmE informal a quick look at something: have a look see: Can you wait a minute? I just want to have a look see …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• look-see — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: look (II) + see, v. : a general survey : a tour of inspection : investigation my quick look see at a large and complicated situation Survey Graphic animals … will stir in their hibernation and venture out for a stretch… …   Useful english dictionary