looks, looked, looking
to look for
phrasal verbC
To try to find something or someone
- 1She is looking for her keys.
- 2They are looking for a new apartment.
When you look for something, you are trying to find it. It's like searching for a lost item or trying to locate a person in a crowd. You use your eyes and maybe your hands to try and discover where the thing or person is.
Remember, when looking for something, it's important to stay organized. Make a mental note of where you have already searched to avoid wasting time going over the same areas multiple times.
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at a hair salon
The Missing Scissors
Sharon
Timothy, have you seen my scissors?
Timothy
No, I haven't. Are you sure they're not in your drawer?
Sharon
I already checked there. I need to look for them before my next client arrives.
Timothy
Let's check the counter; maybe they were left there.
in a workshop
The Search for the Lost Tool
William
Hey Lisa, have you seen the wrench anywhere?
Lisa
No, I haven't. Maybe it's in the toolbox.
William
I already checked there. I need to look for it somewhere else.
Lisa
Let's check near the assembly line; it might have been left there.
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Similar to "to look for":
- 1search for
- 2seek