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Idioms and Phrases: 23.08.2019

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    23 August at 09:00 AM

Verb   -->   LOOK (2nd PART)

 

 

  1. Look + out (adverb)

Meaning - to avoid imminent danger, be careful

Usage - I can’t tell you, but you must be on the lookout for him

 

 

  1. Look + through (preposition & adverb)

Meaning - to examine something quickly

Usage - he looked through his notes before the lecture

 

 

  1. Look + up (preposition)

Meaning - to search for information usually in a book

Usage - I do not know the answer of this question, I need to look up it in the text book.

 

 

  1. Look + around (adverb)

Meaning - to Visit a place and see what is there

Usage - Do you want to have a look around town this afternoon?

 

 

  1. Look + at (preposition)

Meaning - To Consider or examine something

Usage - Please look at the board. A puzzle is written there.

 

 

  1. Look + in (preposition) + on (preposition)

Meaning - To visit someone for a very short time

Usage - I looked in on my ex-colleague at his house to make sure he does not have any problem.

 

 

  1. Look + on (preposition)

Meaning - To watch an event or an activity without taking part in it

Usage - I looked on as Anupam and Ananta sang songs in the room.

 

 

  1. Look + Over (preposition)

Meaning - To revise something very quickly

Usage - I looked over the topics before the exam.

 

 

  1. Look + to (preposition)

Meaning - To rely on someone

Usage - I always look to Amit for guidance.

Verifying, please be patient.