past and past participle
Directed your eyes toward someone or something in the past; also used with an auxiliary for this action.
He looked at the painting for a long time.
She has looked at the map twice.
American English
How to pronounce looked
verbA1Very common word
LƱKT
/lʊkt̚/
One syllable.
Form of look
Looked is used both as the past form and as the past participle of look.
Directed your eyes toward someone or something in the past; also used with an auxiliary for this action.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
past and past participle
Seemed to be a particular way from what could be seen in the past; also used with an auxiliary for this meaning.
She looked very tired after the long flight.
The room has looked better since we painted it.
past and past participle
Tried to find someone or something in the past; also used with an auxiliary for this action.
I looked for my keys everywhere.
They have looked for a hotel near the station.
Useful expressions
to take care of a person, animal, or thing
Can you look after my dog this weekend?
to feel happy and excited about something in the future
We look forward to meeting you.
to search for information in a book, app, or website
I looked up the train times online.