LOOKS - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
Example: the feel of the city excited him; a clergyman improved the tone of the meeting; it had the smell of treason
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
physical appearance
Example: I don't like the looks of this place
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Noun
the feelings expressed on a person's face
Example: a sad expression; a look of triumph; an angry face
Meaning 4
Part of speech: Noun
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
Example: he went out to have a look; his look was fixed on her eyes; he gave it a good looking at; his camera does his looking for him
Meaning 5
Part of speech: Verb
perceive with attention
Example: direct one's gaze towards; She looked over the expanse of land; Look at your child!; Look--a deer in the backyard!
Meaning 6
Part of speech: Verb
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
Example: She seems to be sleeping; This appears to be a very difficult problem; This project looks fishy; They appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time
Meaning 7
Part of speech: Verb
search or seek
Example: We looked all day and finally found the child in the forest; Look elsewhere for the perfect gift!
Meaning 8
Part of speech: Verb
take charge of or deal with
Example: Could you see about lunch?; I must attend to this matter; She took care of this business
Meaning 9
Part of speech: Verb
accord in appearance with
Example: You don't look your age!
Meaning 10
Part of speech: Verb
be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point
Example: be opposite to; The house looks north; My backyard look onto the pond; The building faces the park
Meaning 11
Part of speech: Verb
have a certain outward or facial expression
Example: How does she look?; The child looks unhappy; She looked pale after the surgery
Meaning 12
Part of speech: Verb
have faith or confidence in
Example: you can count on me to help you any time; Look to your friends for support; You can bet on that!; Depend on your family in times of crisis
Meaning 13
Part of speech: Verb
look forward to the probable occurrence of
Example: We were expecting a visit from our relatives; She is looking to a promotion; he is waiting to be drafted
Meaning 14
Part of speech: Verb
convey by one's expression
Example: She looked her devotion to me