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Meaning of looked
The primary meaning of the word "looked" is the past tense of the verb "look", which means to direct one's eyes in order to see.
Etymology of looked
The word "looked" comes from the Old English word "lÅcian", which means to look or see
This word is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "lokiniz", which is also the source of the Modern German word "blicken"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, and its meaning has evolved over time to include various senses related to seeing, appearing, and attending to something
Synonyms
gazed
stared
watched
observed
viewed
seen
beheld
glanced
peered
peeked
scrutinized
examined
inspected
surveyed
regarded
contemplated
considered
noticed
perceived
spotted
discovered
detected
found
located
identified
recognized
eyeballed
sighted
glimpsed
caught
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "looked" is defined as:
- + The past tense of the verb "look", which means to direct one's eyes in order to see
- + To direct one's gaze or attention to something
- + To seem or appear to be something
- * Other definitions include:
- + To search or examine something
- + To take care of or attend to something
Usage Examples
- She looked out the window and saw the beautiful view
- * He looked at his watch and realized he was late
- * They looked for the perfect vacation spot
- * The city looked beautiful at night
Antonyms
ignored
disregarded
overlooked
missed
avoided
shunned
evaded
neglected
dismissed
rejected
refused
spurned
averted
turned away
hid
concealed
blinded
deafened
distracted
preoccupied
absent-minded
inattentive