Meaning
"Look" can be a non‑action verb that can describe someone’s appearance. We use "you look" to express how someone appears to look. The tone of the conversation may vary from kind and worrisome to rude and inappropriate, so be careful!
Today's Sentences
- You look fit.
- You look exhausted.
- You look happy today.
- You look angry right now.
- You look anxious, are you ok?
- Writer's Note
01
You look fit.
Situation 1
I’ve been hitting the gym every week.
You look fit and healthy.
Thanks.
I’m prone to gaining weight, so I try.
The effort really paid off.
Situation 2
Do you work out?
Yes, I’m into running and strength training.
You look really fit.
Really?
Thank you for the compliment.
02
You look exhausted.
Situation 1
It’s been such a long day.
You look exhausted.
Maybe you should go home and call it a day.
I think I do need some rest.
I’ll see you tomorrow morning.
Situation 2
Is everything ok?
Why?
You look exhausted.
I’ve been running errands all day.
I must look really messy and tired.
03
You look happy today.
Situation 1
You look happy today.
Do I?
Are you feeling better after the breakup?
Much better.
I’m definitely in a better place.
Situation 2
There’s something different about you.
Really?
I wonder what it is.
I think it’s because you look happy today.
I do feel like I’m having a really good day.
Maybe that’s why I look happy.
04
You look angry right now.
Situation 1
Are you ok?
Why?
You look angry right now.
I’m angry about this project at work but I’ll be ok.
Situation 2
You look angry right now.
Really?
I’m not angry at all.
You’ve got frown lines between your eyebrows.
I had no idea!
I was just focusing on my computer screen.
05
You look anxious, are you ok?
Situation 1
You look anxious, are you ok?
I’m just waiting for an important email.
From who?
The employer that I had an interview with, they said they would email me if I got the job.
Situation 2
You look anxious, are you ok?
I’m actually not feeling very well.
Maybe you should lay down.
Thanks.
I’ll rest here for a bit.
Writer's Note
Action Verb vs. Non-Action Verb
Action verbs are what most people think of when they are asked to list some verbs. These kinds of verbs are also known as dynamic verbs. Most of the verbs we use are action verbs.
- Jump
- Dance
- Talk
- Laugh
- Sleep
- Open
- Swim
- Yell
Non-action verbs are also known as stative verbs. Instead of telling us what someone is doing, these verbs tell us about the subject’s feelings, opinions, senses, and state of being.
- Think
- Know
- Want
- Need
- Believe
- Imagine
- Expect
- See
Non-action verb + Adjective
"Look" can be a non‑action verb that can describe someone’s appearance. The structure often looks like this "You look + [adjective / noun / like-clause]." Let's look at some more examples together!
Examples
- You look stunning! What a beautiful black dress.
- He looks arrogant. I can't stand his demeanor.
- She looks impressed. I think the presentation is going to end on a good note.
- They look enraged. I want to avoid this crowd.
- We look awesome! Let's wear these outfits more often!
