What does the phrasal verb “look round” mean? Explore the meaning and usage of the phrasal verb “look round“, illustrated with examples:
Definition
(Also look around)
1. To search or inspect a building or place.
2. To turn one’s head to see what is around.
Example(s)
1. I looked around the house, but unfortunately, I decided not to buy it because it wasn’t big enough for me.
I can’t find my keys, so I’ll look round.
2. The guard heard a loud noise and looked around. He saw something suspicious at the entrance of the building.
“When I woke up, I was in bed. I looked around and saw that I was in a hospital. My head hurt, and my right eye was sore and swollen.” Back from Oblivion and into Reality By Rudy DePaola.
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