🇬🇧🇨🇳 look - 看 : English Lesson

Meaning of "look" ("看"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

To turn your eyes toward something so you can see it, notice it, or check what is happening.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I look at the clock in math class so much that the clock is probably tired of my face.

When I look at my messy room, I pretend it’s modern art so I don’t have to clean it.

I look at my cat for answers to life, but she just blinks slowly and walks away.

I look in the fridge every ten minutes, hoping new snacks will magically appear.

If you look at something for just 13 milliseconds, your brain can still recognize what it is—so yes, your brain is basically a superhero camera.

Two children walk in the park. They say, "Look, look!" They stop and look up. They look at two small birds in a green tree. The birds look at them and sing a new song. The sun is warm and a red ball is near their foot. One child smiles and says, "Look!" They feel happy and clap.

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This word is at the A1 level, which means it is one of the first words you learn when starting English. It’s commonly used in everyday conversations and helps you communicate basic ideas like greetings, family, or daily activities.

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