look over

verb

looked over; looking over; looks over

transitive verb

: to inspect or examine especially in a cursory way

Examples of look over in a Sentence

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Jena looked over at the man’s camel, drowsing alongside the tent. Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025 In this case, oversight agency staff looked over investigations that were already completed. Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2025 The results, of course, speak for themselves: Carpenter, strutting around in a sequined pink bodysuit, looks over the moon to be in the presence of such legendary elements. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025 Several business owners in the state describe a climate of fear with many immigrants looking over their shoulders. Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for look over

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of look over was in the 14th century

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“Look over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20over. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

look over

verb
: to inspect or examine usually in a hurried or careless way

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