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look round

A2 informal inseparable both
In simple words

You turn your head to see what's around you, or you walk around a place to see what's there.

Literal meaning: To turn and look in the direction surrounding you.

Meanings

1 A2 neutral

To turn your head to see what is behind or around you.

"He heard a noise and looked round, but the street was empty."

Grammar: inseparable
2 A2 informal

To walk through or casually explore a place, often without a specific purpose.

"We arrived early and had time to look round the cathedral before the tour started."

Grammar: inseparable
3 B1 idiomatic informal

To search for something by checking various options or places (British English).

"I've been looking round for a decent second-hand bike, but haven't found one yet."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Primarily British English. 'Look round' a shop or museum is extremely common in everyday British speech. Americans typically say 'look around.'

Commonly used with

shop museum house town gallery room

Forms

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

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look around browse explore have a look tour check out

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