These are the keys you were looking for.
These are the keys you were looking for.
English
look for
Meaning: to search for someone or something
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | look for |
| 3rd person singular present | looks for |
| Present participle | looking for |
| Past | looked for |
| Will future | will look for |
| Going-to future | going to look for |
| Imperative negative | don't look for / do not look for |
Example sentences
He is looking for his keys.
He is looking for his keys.
The police are looking for a tall white male.
The police are looking for a tall white male.
The company is looking for potential buyers for its new product.
The company is looking for potential buyers for its new product.
The police are still looking for the missing child.
The police are still looking for the missing child.
Usage Notes
A phrasal verb used when you try to find something you have lost or something you need.
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