abstract vs look at

look at vs abstract

abstract is a noun but look at is not a noun.

abstract is an adjective but look at is not an adjective.

abstract and look at both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
abstract	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
look at	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, look at is a hypernym of abstract; that is, look at is a word with a broader meaning than abstract:

abstract: consider apart from a particular case or instance
look at: take into consideration for exemplifying purposes

Other hypernyms of abstract include consider, deal, take.

abstract (noun)	look at (noun)
a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

abstract (adjective)	look at (adjective)
existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment
not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention

abstract (verb)	look at (verb)
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically	take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
consider apart from a particular case or instance	look at carefully; study mentally
give an abstract (of)
make off with belongings of others

Difference between abstract and look at

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