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expect vs look

look vs expect

expect is not a noun while look is a noun.

expect and look both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
expect No No Yes No
look Yes No Yes No
As verbs, look is a hypernym of expect; that is, look is a word with a broader meaning than expect:
  • expect: look forward to the birth of a child
  • look: look forward to the probable occurrence of
Other hypernyms of expect include await, expect, wait.
As verbs, expect and look are synonyms defined as:
  • expect and look: look forward to the probable occurrence of
Other synonyms of expect include await, wait.
expect (noun) look (noun)
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; look
physical appearance
the feelings expressed on a person's face
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
expect (verb) look (verb)
be pregnant with to physically appear a certain way to another individual or group
look forward to the birth of a child look forward to the probable occurrence of
regard something as probable or likely have faith or confidence in
look forward to the probable occurrence of convey by one's expression
consider reasonable or due perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards; look
consider obligatory; request and expect give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect
search or seek
take charge of or deal with
be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
accord in appearance with
Difference between expect and look

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