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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Brands that have already raised some prices Customers look over personal health items displayed on April 18, 2025 at a Costco branch in Niantic, Connecticut. Ali McCadden, CNBC, 31 May 2025 In 2004, the couple bought the loft of their neighbor, whose wider space looked over the corner of Spring and West Broadway with windows on both sides. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 May 2025 Her beauty looks over the years have spanned from the avant-garde to redefined classics. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 22 May 2025 While the video played, Trump appeared to whisper to Vance and the two looked over papers. Brett Samuels, The Hill, 21 May 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 5 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

look over

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

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