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LOOK

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 14 meanings of the word Look.

Look - as a noun

The feelings expressed on a person's face

Example: "A sad expression"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aspect10expression19face9facial expression
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
countenance15visage10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; look

Example: "He went out to have a look"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
looking12looking at
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
perception16sensing8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Physical appearance

Example: "I don't like the looks of this place"

The general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

Example: "The feel of the city excited him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
feel7feeling11flavor12flavour13smell7spirit8tone4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ambiance14ambience14atmosphere17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Look - as a verb

Give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect

Example: "She seems to be sleeping"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appear10seem6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To physically appear a certain way to another individual or group

Example: "How does she look?"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Search or seek

Example: "We looked all day and finally found the child in the forest"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
search11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
examine16see3
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to

Example: "The house looks north"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
face9front8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lie3
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take charge of or deal with

Example: "Could you see about lunch?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attend7see3take care
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
care6give care
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Convey by one's expression

Example: "She looked her devotion to me"

Look forward to the probable occurrence of

Example: "We were expecting a visit from our relatives"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
await8expect17wait7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Accord in appearance with

Example: "You don't look your age!"

Have faith or confidence in

Example: "You can count on me to help you any time"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bank10bet5calculate13count7depend10reckon12rely7swear8

Example Sentences

"I need to look for my keys."
"She gave me a dirty look."
"Can you look after my cat while I'm on vacation?"
"Don't look down from the top of the mountain."
"He always looks his best for important meetings."
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Word Game Points

Is LOOK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, look is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LOOK has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is LOOK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, look is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LOOK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is LOOK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, look is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LOOK has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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