LOOKING definition: see look (looking) to; look (looking) up. See examples of looking used in a sentence.

1. a. To employ one's sight, especially in a given direction or on a given object: looking out the window; looked at the floor. b. To search: We looked all afternoon but could not find it. 2. a. To …

We use the verb look to mean ‘turn our eyes in a particular direction to see something’.

I’m standing by the door to Ms. Washington's room, looking down the long hallway toward the cafeteria.

Looking is the act of intentionally focusing visual perception on someone or something, for the purpose of obtaining information, and possibly to convey interest or another sentiment.

expect, hope, look mean to await some occurrence or outcome. expect implies a high degree of certainty and usually involves the idea of preparing or envisioning. hope implies little certainty …

LOOK meaning: 1 : to direct your eyes in a particular direction often + at; 2 : to seem to be something especially because of appearance often used in the phrases {phrase}look as …

"You don't look your age!" Look, Ma, I'm Dancin'!

Sep 4, 2025 · From Middle English lokynge, from earlier lokinde, lokende, from Old English lōciende, present participle of Old English lōcian (“to look”), equivalent to look +‎ -ing. looking. …

There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective looking, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.