English · Phrasal verb Attested

look at

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To observe or watch.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

quan sát hoặc xem

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The dinghy was trailing astern at the end of its painter, and Merrion looked at it as he passed. He saw that it was a battered-looking affair of the prahm type, with a blunt snout, and like the parent ship, had recently been painted a vivid green.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To study visually.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nghiên cứu bằng mắt

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To consider.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

xem xét

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “look at” mean?

To observe or watch.

Is “look at” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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