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look around

look around

Meaning of look around

explore surroundings

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British English/ˈlʊk əˈraʊnd/
American English/ˈlʊk əˈraʊnd/
Russian transcription[ɐsmɐˈtrʲivət͡sə]
look around
look around - осматриваться
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look around usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Я собираюсь осмотреться в бутике, чтобы узнать, есть ли мой размер.

I'll look around the boutique to see if they have my size.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Они будут осматриваться в секции распродаж, чтобы найти более пальто подешевле.

They will look around the sale section to find a cheaper coat.

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look around belongs to the topic "In a Clothing Store". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

look aroundосматриваться
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

look around synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between look around / browse / check out / glance around / inspect / examine

🇬🇧English
look around

general, neutral phrase for looking at the surroundings

A1Very Often

Let's look around the shop to see if they have my size.

Давай осмотримся в магазине, посмотрим, есть ли мой размер.

🇬🇧English

to look casually through items (e.g., in a shop or online) without a specific goal

A2Very Often

I like to browse the shops when I have spare time.

Мне нравится посмотреть витрины в магазинах, когда есть свободное время.

🇬🇧English

informal phrase meaning to look at or investigate something casually

A2Very Often

We should check out that new shop on Main Street.

Нам стоит зайти в тот новый магазин на главной улице.

G
🇬🇧English
glance around

to look quickly around an area; brief, cursory viewing

A1Often

He glanced around the room before leaving.

Он быстро оглядел комнату перед уходом.

🇬🇧English

to look at something closely and carefully, usually for faults or details

A2Rarely

The mechanic will inspect the bike before the trip.

Механик осмотрит велосипед перед поездкой.

🇬🇧English

to look at something carefully to understand it or find details

A2Often

She examined the map to find the best route.

Она внимательно изучила карту, чтобы найти лучший маршрут.

🇬🇧English

to look over or across an area to get an overview; often formal

A2Rarely

From the hilltop we surveyed the town below.

С вершины холма мы обозрели город внизу.

🇬🇧English

to travel through or examine an area in order to learn about it

A2Often

They spent the afternoon exploring the old town.

Они провели полдня, исследуя старую часть города.

S
🇬🇧English
scout around

to look around an area to gather information or find opportunities; somewhat informal

A2Rarely

We scouted around the campsite to find a flat spot.

Мы осмотрели местность лагеря, чтобы найти ровное место.

W
🇬🇧English
wander around

to move around casually without a fixed route; looking around may happen as you move

A1Often

We wandered around the market, stopping at interesting stalls.

Мы побродили по рынку, останавливаясь у интересных лавок.

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look around translation: осматриваться. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce look around

/ˈlʊk əˈraʊnd/

look around translation

осматриваться

look around examples

I'll look around the boutique to see if they have my size.

look around transcription

/ˈlʊk əˈraʊnd/, /ˈlʊk əˈraʊnd/

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look around meaning: what does it mean?

explore surroundings

look around pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

look around is pronounced as /ˈlʊk əˈraʊnd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

look around definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I'll look around the boutique to see if they have my size. Translation: Я собираюсь осмотреться в бутике, чтобы узнать, есть ли мой размер.

Is look around part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?

Yes, look around (осматриваться) can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is look around part of Outdoor Recreation vocabulary?

Yes, look around (осматриваться) can be learned in the Outdoor Recreation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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