Different use of verb 'look' in spoken English


Different Uses of the Verb 'Look' in Spoken English

विभिन्न उपयोग 'लुक' क्रिया के बोलचाल की अंग्रेजी में


The verb 'look' has many meanings in English. It can describe how someone appears or what they are doing. Here are some common uses:


1. To see or watch:

When you say, "Look at that bird," you mean to see the bird.

"उस पक्षी को देखो।"


2. To seem or appear:

You can say, "You look happy," which means you seem happy.

"तुम खुश लग रहे हो।"


3. To search for something:

For example, "I will look for my keys," means you will search for your keys.

"मैं अपनी चाबियाँ ढूँढूँगा।"


4. To consider:

When someone says, "Let’s look at the options," they mean to think about the choices.

"चलो विकल्पों पर विचार करते हैं।"


Key Mistakes:

Many learners confuse 'look' with 'see'. Remember, 'look' is active (you do it), while 'see' is passive (you experience it). For example, "I see the stars" is correct, but "I look the stars" is not.

कई शिक्षार्थी 'लुक' को 'सी' के साथ भ्रमित करते हैं। याद रखें, 'लुक' सक्रिय है जबकि 'सी' निष्क्रिय है।

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