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Opposite of look

Because the opposite of look shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To direct one's gaze toward someone or something or in a specified direction.

Usage Example

"She looked out the window to see if the mail carrier had arrived."

Strongest
look away
Strong
ignore
overlook

• verb (Context 2)

To search for something or try to find someone or something.

Usage Example

"I have been looking everywhere for my keys all morning."

Strong
find
hide

Similar words to look

Words similar to look shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

search
face
seem
appear
listen
appearance
gaze
glance
See all synonyms of look

• Nearby Words

loo
loofah
loogie
look
lookalike
lookbook
lookdown

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Look. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/look
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