Phrase guide

look round

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To inspect a building or area.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • We're interested in buying this house, can we look round tomorrow?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To search a place.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • I can't find my keys, so I'll look round.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To turn one's head to see what is behind oneself.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, intransitive

Examples

  • He heard a voice and looked round to see a man wearing dark clothes.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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