Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [loo k]
- /lʊk -ɚ/
- /lʊk ˈdæɡ.ər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [loo k]
- /lʊk -ɚ/
Definitions of look daggers words
- verb without object look daggers to turn one's eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see: He looked toward the western horizon and saw the returning planes. 1
- verb without object look daggers to glance or gaze in a manner specified: to look questioningly at a person. 1
- verb without object look daggers to use one's sight or vision in seeking, searching, examining, watching, etc.: to look through the papers. 1
- verb without object look daggers to tend, as in bearing or significance: Conditions look toward war. 1
- verb without object look daggers to appear or seem to the eye as specified: to look pale. 1
- verb without object look daggers to appear or seem to the mind: The case looks promising. 1
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Origin of look daggers
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; (v.) Middle English lōk(i)en, Old English lōcian; cognate with Middle Dutch lœken, akin to dialectal German lugen to look out; (noun) Middle English loke act of looking, glance, countenance, derivative of the v.
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Parts of speech for Look daggers
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
look daggers popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for look daggers
verb look daggers
- glower — to look or stare with sullen dislike, discontent, or anger.
- pout — to thrust out the lips, especially in displeasure or sullenness.
- glare — a bright, smooth surface, as of ice.
- grimace — a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval, pain, etc.
- gloom — total or partial darkness; dimness.
Antonyms for look daggers
verb look daggers
- grin — to smile broadly, especially as an indication of pleasure, amusement, or the like.
- smile — a pleasant or agreeable appearance, look, or aspect.
- condone — If someone condones behaviour that is morally wrong, they accept it and allow it to happen.
- approve — If you approve of an action, event, or suggestion, you like it or are pleased about it.
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
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