Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Looking"

A: This is usually said to someone performing on a stage or playing a sport, something like that. It means that the speaker is impressed with how well you are doing.

A: ordinary means somebody or something that is seen as stereotypically normal. Extraordinary means that somebody or something is unique (it does not mean something/someone is super ordinary).

So when this says "looking at the ordinary and seeing the extraordinary" means that when you look at someone or something, you can see its talent or specialty.

for example:
e.g: People at art galleries look at paintings or sculptures that would seem completely boring or even ugly (ordinary) but they see the beauty, hard work and symbolism in these works (extraordinary)

e.g: A child (ordinary) who goes up on America's got talent and sings like an opera singer (extraordinary)

A: You are excited about an upcoming event.

A: In this context, it means a prediction for what they will probably happen.

"I think we’re probably looking at late second quarter." is the same as: "I think the second quarter will run late."

A: I believe this is usually phrased as: "Looks are deceiving."

It means that someone's appearance may not reflect their character. It can cause you to be suprised or fooled.

Examples: "I was babysitting my neighbor's child the other day. He seemed so sweet and kind, but he had a very bad temper. Looks are deceiving, I suppose."

"She seemed very superficial because she was wearing expensive clothing and jewelery. However, she has a really kind heart. Looks are deceiving!"

A: “I am looking forward to hanging out with you.”
“He is looking forward to watching the soccer game on Saturday.”
“They are looking forward to going to the beach together.”

A: I am looking for someone in school.

A: I am looking at the dog playing in my garden.

I am looking for my cousin. Have you seen him?

A: you look for something that you know exists. you lost something and then you look for it because you know you had it in the first place.


you search for something unfound. you dont know where it is, how it looks but you are searching for it.

searching for and looking for is the preseng active tense. while you are doing the action you use -ing. searchING, lookING eatING cleanING.

A: If your "looking" at something you are interested and staring. If your "watching" it is similar to looking but you may be watching a tv. And seeing is like an observation that is around you that you look at. You don't have to have an interest

A: They all have the same meaning of viewing something, but it depends on the context of which the word is use.

"Watching tv shows is a hobby of mine."

"Observing birds is quite interesting."

"Looking at wedding dresses is tiresome."

"Seeing the ocean was memorable for me."

"Seeing" and "looking" can be both inactive and active participation to view something.

"Watching" and "observing" is active participation to view something.

A: Looking is the physical act of seeing or attempting to see something it can also be used in a similar context as seeking which means attempting to find. In more archaic use they can be used almost interchangeably.

The man was looking out of the window.
The woman was looking for her shoes.
The detective was seeking the truth.

A: Yes! You can say "Looking back then"

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A: so close! "both of you look great"

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A: i would to improve my chinese and help you with your english too, 很高兴认识你 :))

A: Looking forward to see you soon, I cant wait.

Good job, just one mistake.

A: Hello :)

A: Looking for it. I will keep going