Look - translation, pronunciation and examples
look
appear visually
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When to use look
In bright sunlight, the blue paint can look almost white from far away.
A rough texture may make the fabric look darker than a smooth one.
look usage examples
In bright sunlight, the blue paint can look almost white from far away.
A rough texture may make the fabric look darker than a smooth one.
Similar words
general verb for physical appearance; direct equivalent of 'to appear/look'
used for becoming visible or seeming to be; slightly more formal than 'look'
expresses an impression or judgment rather than a direct observation
formal phrase meaning 'to look like' or 'to give the impression of', often used in descriptions
indicates similarity (often objective); more formal than 'look like'
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look synonyms
What's the difference between look / appear / seem / have the appearance (of) / resemble / give the impression (of)
general verb for physical appearance; direct equivalent of 'to appear/look'
You look tired.
Ты выглядишь уставшим.
He appears tired after the trip.
Он кажется (выглядит) уставшим после поездки.
She seems happy today.
Она кажется счастливой сегодня.
formal phrase meaning 'to look like' or 'to give the impression of', often used in descriptions
The document has the appearance of an original.
Документ имеет вид/внешний вид оригинала.
indicates similarity (often objective); more formal than 'look like'
The child resembles his father.
Ребёнок похож на своего отца.
focuses on the impression produced (behavior, mood, or appearance); more evaluative
She gives the impression of being very experienced.
Она производит впечатление очень опытной.
colloquial phrasal verb about how someone is perceived by others
He comes across as confident in interviews.
На интервью он производит впечатление уверенного человека.
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How to pronounce look and what this word means
look translation: выглядеть. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce look
/tə ˈlʊk/
look translation
выглядеть
look examples
In bright sunlight, the blue paint can look almost white from far away.
look transcription
/tə ˈlʊk/, /tu ˈlʊk/
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look meaning: what does it mean?
appear visually
look pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
look is pronounced as /tə ˈlʊk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
look definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
In bright sunlight, the blue paint can look almost white from far away. Translation: На ярком солнце синяя краска может выглядеть почти белой издалека.
Is look part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?
Yes, look (выглядеть) can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is look part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, look (выглядеть) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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