look around
The phrase 'look around' is often used to describe the act of observing or inspecting one's surroundings, either to find something specific or to get a general sense of the environment.
Definition
A2General
(common)To observe the surroundings, often in a casual manner.
Example
- She decided to look around the park to enjoy the scenery.
B1Inspection
(common)To explore or inspect an area or place by moving through it.
Example
- The realtor let us look around the house before we made an offer.
B1Search
(common)To search for something by examining different places or options.
Example
- Can you look around the office for my missing keys?
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "look around":
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