lʊk ˈoʊvər
neutral
beginner
- Base verb:
- look
- Particle:
- over
- Separable:
- Yes
What does "look over" mean?
- To examine or check something quickly
- To review something for errors or quality
- To inspect someone or something
Examples
- Could you look over my essay before I submit it?
- The mechanic looked over the car and found several problems.
- Let me look over the contract before signing.
- She looked over the applicants' resumes.
- I'll look over your proposal this weekend.
How to use it
Very useful in academic and professional settings. 'Look over' suggests a quick examination rather than detailed analysis. Common request: 'Can you look this over for me?'
Word order
Object can go between: 'look the document over' or after: 'look over the document'. Pronouns must go between: 'look it over'.
Similar expressions
examine
review
check
inspect
scan
Opposites
ignore
overlook
skip
Related phrasal verbs
- look up
To search for information in a book, database, or online
- look after
To take care of someone or something
- look for
To try to find something or someone
- look into
To investigate or examine something carefully
- look out
To be careful or watch for danger (warning)
- look forward to
To feel excited and pleased about something that is going to happen
Use it in a practice answer
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