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English - Indonesian
Look
lʊk
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
melihat, tampak, mencari, menunjukkan, berpikir, pandangan
Look meanings in Indonesian
melihat
Example:
I will look at the stars tonight.
Saya akan melihat bintang-bintang malam ini.
Can you look at this for me?
Bisakah kamu melihat ini untukku?
Usage: informalContext: Used when referring to the act of seeing or observing something directly.
Note: This is the most common meaning and is used in both casual and formal contexts.
tampak
Example:
She looks happy today.
Dia tampak bahagia hari ini.
The house looks beautiful in the sunset.
Rumah itu tampak indah saat matahari terbenam.
Usage: informalContext: Used to describe appearance or the way something seems.
Note: This meaning indicates a perception based on visual observation, rather than a direct action of looking.
mencari
Example:
I need to look for my keys.
Saya perlu mencari kunci saya.
He is looking for a job.
Dia sedang mencari pekerjaan.
Usage: informalContext: Used when searching for something.
Note: This meaning implies an active effort to find something, and is commonly used in everyday conversation.
menunjukkan
Example:
Can you look me in the eye and tell me the truth?
Bisakah kamu melihatku di mata dan memberitahuku kebenaran?
He looked her in the face as he spoke.
Dia melihatnya di wajah saat dia berbicara.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to refer to making eye contact or directing one's gaze towards someone.
Note: This meaning emphasizes a direct interaction and is often used in discussions about honesty or connection.
berpikir
Example:
I will have to look into this issue further.
Saya harus berpikir lebih jauh tentang masalah ini.
Let me look into it and get back to you.
Biarkan saya berpikir tentang ini dan menghubungi Anda kembali.
Usage: formalContext: Used when considering or investigating an issue or topic more deeply.
Note: This meaning indicates a cognitive process rather than a physical action.
pandangan
Example:
That look on her face was priceless.
Pandangan di wajahnya tidak ternilai.
He gave me a look that I won't forget.
Dia memberi saya pandangan yang tidak akan saya lupakan.
Usage: informalContext: Used to describe an expression or gaze that conveys emotion or thought.
Note: This meaning focuses on the expression conveyed through facial features and is often used in storytelling.
Look's synonyms
gaze
To look steadily and intently at something for a period of time.
Example: She gazed out of the window, lost in thought.
Note: Gaze implies a more focused and prolonged observation compared to a casual look.
stare
To look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something with eyes wide open.
Example: He stared at the painting, trying to decipher its meaning.
Note: Stare conveys a sense of intensity or scrutiny in looking, often implying a longer duration than a mere look.
glance
To take a brief or hurried look.
Example: She glanced at her watch to check the time.
Note: Glance suggests a quick or casual look, often without focusing deeply on the object.
peer
To look keenly or with difficulty at someone or something.
Example: He peered into the darkness, trying to make out shapes in the distance.
Note: Peer implies a closer or more intense scrutiny, often involving straining to see or discern details.
Look expressions, common phrases
Look out
To be careful or watchful, often used as a warning.
Example: Look out! There's a car coming!
Note: The focus is on being cautious and alert rather than just observing.
Look forward to
To anticipate or feel excited about something in the future.
Example: I'm looking forward to the concert next week.
Note: Emphasizes anticipation or excitement rather than simply viewing something.
Look up
To search for information in a reference source.
Example: I'll look up that word in the dictionary.
Note: Refers to searching for information rather than just gazing.
Look into
To investigate or examine a situation or problem.
Example: The police are looking into the matter.
Note: Involves a deeper examination or investigation rather than just a casual observation.
Look over
To examine or review something carefully.
Example: Please look over this report before the meeting.
Note: Suggests a thorough examination or review rather than a quick glance.
Look down on
To view someone or something as less important or inferior.
Example: She always looks down on people who don't have a college degree.
Note: Implies a judgmental or condescending attitude rather than simply observing.
Look for
To search or seek something.
Example: I'm looking for my keys. Have you seen them?
Note: Involves actively trying to find something rather than just observing casually.
Look everyday (slang) expressions
Check out
To look at or examine something with interest or curiosity.
Example: Check out this new book I just bought!
Note: The slang term 'check out' implies curiosity or interest in examining something, whereas 'look' is more general in its meaning.
Peek
To glance quickly or briefly at something.
Example: I took a peek at the letter before giving it to you.
Note: While 'peek' is similar to 'look' in the action of viewing, it often implies a quick or secretive glance.
Glimpse
To see or perceive something briefly or partially.
Example: She caught a glimpse of the famous actor in the crowd.
Note: 'Glimpse' suggests a quick or fleeting view of something, differentiating it from a more deliberate or sustained 'look'.
Eyes on
To focus attention or keep watch on something.
Example: Eyes on the prize if you want to succeed.
Note: The phrase 'eyes on' emphasizes the act of focusing or paying attention, distinct from a simple act of looking.
Scan
To look over or survey something quickly and systematically.
Example: She quickly scanned the document for any errors.
Note: 'Scan' involves a more systematic and rapid examination compared to a casual 'look'.
Scope out
To look around or investigate a place or situation.
Example: Let's go scope out the new coffee shop in the neighborhood.
Note: 'Scope out' implies a more deliberate or investigative act of looking, often involving assessing a situation or location.
Look - Examples
She gave him a suspicious look.
Dia memberinya tatapan curiga.
He has a very distinguished look.
Dia memiliki penampilan yang sangat terhormat.
I'm going to take a look at that new restaurant.
Saya akan melihat restoran baru itu.
Look grammar
Look - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: look
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): looks
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): look
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): looked
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): looking
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): looks
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): look
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): look
Syllables, Separation and Stress
look Contains 1 syllables: look
Phonetic transcription: ˈlu̇k
look , ˈlu̇k (The red syllable is stressed)
Look - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
look: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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