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English
look down
lʊk daʊn
Meaning: to watch over from above; to look downward
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | look down |
| 3rd person singular present | looks down |
| Present participle | looking down |
| Past | looked down |
| Will future | will look down |
| Going-to future | going to look down |
| Imperative negative | don't look down / do not look down |
Example
She believed her ancestors were looking down from heaven.
She believed her ancestors were looking down from heaven.
Usage Notes
Can mean to look physically downward, or figuratively to watch over someone from a higher place (like heaven). Note that 'look down on' is a separate expression meaning to feel superior to someone.
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