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look around

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb look around has 1 sense
  1. look around - look about oneself; "look around to see whether you can find the missing document"
    --1 is one way to
    look
    Sample sentences:
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Definitions from the Web

Term: look around

Part of speech: Verb phrase

Sense 1: To examine or explore one's surroundings

  • Example sentence 1: She decided to look around the park before settling on a spot for the picnic.
  • Example sentence 2: He looked around the room nervously, trying to find a familiar face.

Sense 2: To search for or gather information in a particular area

  • Example sentence 1: The detective looked around the crime scene for any possible clues.
  • Example sentence 2: I need to look around for a good deal before buying a new laptop.

Sense 3: To be observant and attentive

  • Example sentence 1: Always look around when walking on unfamiliar streets to ensure your safety.
  • Example sentence 2: The teacher reminded the students to look around during the trip to the zoo to learn as much as possible.

Sense 4: To have a casual or quick browse in a store or online

  • Example sentence 1: I just needed to look around the bookstore, but I ended up spending hours there.
  • Example sentence 2: She looked around the website to see if there were any interesting sales.

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