past tense and past participle of 'look', direct one's gaze toward someone or something

look after, look forward to, look up

Formal and Informal Expressions of looked

In different contexts, you can replace 'looked' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'gaze, observe' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'check out, scope out' is a commonplace synonym.

looked: Explore its Definition & Usage

looked Definition

1past tense and past participle of 'look'
2direct one's gaze toward someone or something

Using looked: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "looked" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
She looked at him with surprise.
Example
I looked out the window and saw the sunset.
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He looked for his keys in his pocket.
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They looked into the matter and found no evidence.

looked Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for looked

Antonyms for looked

Phrases with looked

look after
take care of or be responsible for
Example
She looks after her sick mother.
look forward to
anticipate with pleasure
Example
I'm looking forward to the weekend.
look up
search for information about
Example
I need to look up the meaning of this word.

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Summary: looked in Brief

'Looked' [lʊkt] is the past tense and past participle of 'look', which means to direct one's gaze towards someone or something. It can be used in various contexts, such as searching for something or observing a person or object. Common phrases include 'look after', 'look forward to', and 'look up'.