Phrasal Verb - Looking Up
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.Definition
To look up implies searching for information in a specific resource, such as a dictionary, the internet, or a reference book, usually to clarify or confirm the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept. It can also refer to searching for information about a person, place, or thing in a database or directory.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'll look up the meaning of this word to understand it. |
| 2 | If you don't know the answer, you can look it up on Google. |
| 3 | Before we start the project, let's look up the requirements to make sure we're on track. |
| 4 | The historian spent years looking up documents to write her book. |
| 5 | She decided to look up her old university friend on social media. |
| 6 | If you're unsure about the definition, you can look it up in a dictionary. |
| 7 | The actor looked up her lines for the new play before the rehearsal. |
| 8 | The architect began by looking up local building codes to ensure compliance. |
| 9 | If you need to verify a fact, you can look it up on Wikipedia. |
| 10 | The researchers looked up their notes from the previous experiment to draw comparisons. |
