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look vs expect

expect vs look

look is a noun but expect is not a noun.

look and expect both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
look Yes No Yes No
expect No No Yes No
As verbs, look and expect are synonyms defined as:
  • look and expect: look forward to the probable occurrence of
Other synonyms of look include await, wait.
As verbs, expect is a hyponym of look; that is, expect is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than look:
  • look: look forward to the probable occurrence of
  • expect: look forward to the birth of a child
look (noun) expect (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
look (verb) expect (verb)
to physically appear a certain way to another individual or group be pregnant with
look forward to the probable occurrence of look forward to the birth of a child
have faith or confidence in regard something as probable or likely
convey by one's expression look forward to the probable occurrence of
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards; look consider reasonable or due
give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect consider obligatory; request and expect
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 look and expect

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