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look into

B1 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words

To try to find out more information about something by studying or investigating it.

Literal meaning: To direct your gaze into (inside) something — the figurative meaning extends this to mental examination of a topic.

Meanings

1 B1 neutral

To investigate or find out about something more carefully.

"The police said they would look into the complaint as soon as possible."

Grammar: inseparable
2 B1 neutral

To research or explore a subject in order to understand it better or consider it as an option.

"She's looking into the possibility of studying abroad next semester."

Grammar: inseparable
3 A2 neutral

To look physically inside or into a container, space, or area.

"The child looked into the box and gasped at what was inside."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Very common in business, journalism, and everyday speech. Often used when someone promises to find out more: 'I'll look into it.' Can also be used literally (to look physically into a container or space), though the figurative sense dominates.

Commonly used with

matter complaint issue possibility background allegations

Forms

Base
look into
I/you/we/they
3rd person
looks into
he/she/it
Past simple
looked into
yesterday
Past participle
looked into
have + pp
-ing form
looking into
continuous

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