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look down Definition and Meaning in English (look down definition)

verb
Synonyms:gaze downwardsdespisescorn
Quick Answer • Definition

Look down definition: To direct one's gaze towards a lower position.

Definitions of Look down

  1. 1verb(formal)

    To direct one's gaze towards a lower position.

  2. 2verb(informal)

    To regard someone or something as inferior or unworthy of respect.

Example Sentences

casual

“Don't look down at your feet while walking.”

formal

“You should never look down on others.”

casual

“He looked down from the balcony.”

Synonyms

gaze downwardsdespisescorndisdain

Antonyms

look up torespectadmire

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenselooked down
present participlelooking down

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Look down definition: To direct one's gaze towards a lower position.
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'Look down' translates to 'look down' in English. Look down definition: To direct one's gaze towards a lower position.
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