Phrasal Verb - Looking Around
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.Definition
Look around is a phrasal verb meaning to search carefully in all directions or consider various options before making a decision or taking an action. It can also mean to be aware of one's surroundings or to help or accompany someone while they do something.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'll look around for some new furniture before buying anything. |
| 2 | He looked around the room for his keys but they were nowhere to be found. |
| 3 | Let me look around the kitchen and see what we can make for dinner. |
| 4 | The tour guide suggested we look around the market before deciding where to eat. |
| 5 | I'll look around for volunteers to help us with the project. |
| 6 | The detective looked around the crime scene for clues. |
| 7 | She asked me to look around the house while she went to the store. |
| 8 | Looking around, I couldn't see any signs of life in the deserted town. |
| 9 | The teacher looked around the classroom to see if anyone had their hand up. |
| 10 | We looked around the museum for hours, taking in all the art. |