–pronoun

1.	(used interrogatively as a request for specific information): What is the matter?

2.	(used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person): What does he do?

3.	(used interrogatively to inquire as to the origin, identity, etc., of something): What are those birds?

4.	(used interrogatively to inquire as to the worth, usefulness, force, or importance of something): What is wealth without friends?

5.	(used interrogatively to request a repetition of words or information not fully understood, usually used in elliptical constructions): You need what?

6.	(used interrogatively to inquire the 99d reason or purpose of something, usually used in elliptical constructions): What of it?

7.	how much?: What does it cost?

8.	(used relatively to indicate that which): I will send what was promised.

9.	whatever; anything that: Say what you please. Come what may.

10.	the kind of thing or person that: He said what everyone expected he would. They are just what I was expecting.

11.	as much as; as many as: We should each give what we can.

12.	the thing or fact that (used in parenthetic clauses): He went to the meeting and, what was worse, insisted on speaking.

13.	(used to indicate more to follow, additional possibilities, alternatives, etc.): You know what? Shall we go or what?

14.	(used as an intensifier in exclamatory phrases, often fol. by an indefinite article): What luck! What an idea!

15.	British. don't you agree?: An unusual chap, what?

16.	Nonstandard. that; which; who: She's the one what told me.

–noun

17.	the true nature or identity of something, or the sum of its characteristics: a lecture on the whats and hows of crop rot 1066 ation.

–adjective

18.	(used interrogatively before nouns): What news? What clothes shall I pack?

19.	whatever: Take what supplies you need.

–adverb

20.	to what extent or degree? how much?: What does it matter?

21.	(used to introduce a prepositional phrase beginning with with): What with storms and all, their return was delayed.

22.	Obsolete. for what reason or purpose? why?

–interjection

23.	(used in exclamatory expressions, often fol. by a question): What, no salt?

–conjunction

24.	Older Use. as much as; as far as: He helps me what he can.

—Idioms

25.	but what, Informal. but that; but who; who or that … not: Who knows but what the sun may still shine.

26.	Say what? Slang. (used esp. among teenagers) What's that you say? Would you repeat that?

27.	So what? Informal. (an expression of disinterest, disinclination, or contempt.)

28.	what for, a. why: What are you doing that for? b. a punishment or scolding.

29.	what have you, other things of the same kind; so forth: money, jewels, stocks, and what have you.

30.	what if, what would be the outcome if; suppose that: What if everyone who was invited comes?

31.	what it takes, something that enables one to achieve success or attain a desired end, as good looks, ability, or money: There's a young woman who has what it takes to get along in the world.

32.	what's what, Informal. the true situation; all the facts: It's high time you told him what's what.

–verb (used without object)

1.	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.

2.	to glance or gaze in a manner specified: to look questioningly at a person.

3.	to use one's sight or vision in seeking, searching, examining, watching, etc.: to look through the papers.

4.	to tend, as in bearing or significance: Conditions look toward war.

5.	to appear or seem to the eye as specified: to look pale.

6.	to appear or seem to the mind: The case looks promising.

7.	to direct attention or consideration: to look at the facts.

8.	to have an outlook or afford a view: The window looks upon the street.

9.	to face or front: The house looks to the east.

–verb (used with object)

10.	to give (someone) a look: He looked me straight in the eye.

11.	to have an appearance appropriate to or befitting (something): She looked her age.

12.	to appear to be; look like: He looked a perfect fool, coming to the party a day late.

13.	to express or suggest by looks: to look one's annoyance at a person.

14.	Archaic. to bring, put, etc., by looks.

–noun

15.	the act of looking: a look of inquiry.

16.	a visual search or examination.

17.	the way in which a person or thing appears to the eye or to the mind; aspect: He has the look of an honest man. The tablecloth has a cheap look.

18.	an expressive glance: to give someone a sharp look.

19.	looks, a. general aspect; appearance: to like the looks of a place. b. attractive, pleasing appearance.

—Verb phrases

20.	look after, 555 a. to follow with the eye, as someone or something moving away: She looked after him as he walked toward the train station. b. to pay attention to; concern oneself with: to look after one's own interests. c. to take care of; minister to: to look after a child.

21.	look back, to review past events; return in thought: When I look back on our school days, it seems as if they were a century ago.

22.	look down on or upon, to regard with scorn or disdain; have contempt for: They look down on all foreigners.

23.	look for, a. to seek; search for: Columbus was looking for a shorter route to India when he discovered America. b. to anticipate; expect: I'll be looking for you at the reception.

24.	look in, a. Also, look into. to look briefly inside of: Look in the jar and tell me if any cookies are left. b. Also, look in on. to visit (a person, place, etc.) briefly: I'll look in some day next week.

25.	look into, to inquire into; investigate; examine: The auditors are looking into the records to find the cause of the discrepancy.

26.	look on or upon, a. to be a spectator; watch: The crowd looked on at the street brawl. b. to consider; regard: They look upon gambling as sinful.

27.	look out, a. to look to the outside, as from a window or a place of observat 3e8 ion: From her office window, she could look out over the bustling city. b. to be vigilant or on guard: Look out, there are dangers ahead. c. to afford a view; face: The room looks out on the garden.

28.	look out for, to take watchful care of; be concerned about: He has to look out for his health.

29.	look over, to examine, esp. briefly: Will you please look over my report before I submit it?

30.

look to, a. to direct one's glance or gaze to: If you look to your left, you can see the Empire State Building. b. to pay attention to: Look to your own affairs and stay out of mine. c. to direct one's expectations or hopes to: We look to the day when world peace will be a reality. d. to regard with expectation and anticipation: We look to the future and greater advances in science and technology.

31.

look up, a. to direct the eyes upward; raise one's glance: The other guests looked up as she entered the room. b. to become better or more prosperous; improve: Business is looking up. c. to search for, as an item of information, in a reference book or the like: Look up the answer in the encyclopedia. d. to seek out, esp. to visit: to look up an old friend. e. Nautical. (of a sailing ship) to head more nearly in the direction of its destination after a favoring change of wind.

32.	look up to, to regard with admiration or respect; esteem: A boy needs a father he can look up to.

—Idioms

33.	look daggers, to look at someone with a furious, menacing expression: I could see my partner looking daggers at me.

34.	look down one's nose at, to regard with an overbearing attitude of superiority, disdain, or censure: The more advanced students really looked down their noses at the beginners.

35.	look forward to, to anticipate with eagerness or pleasure: I always look forward to your visits.

36.	look sharp, a. to be alert and quick: If you want to get ahead, you must look sharp. b. Also, British, look slippy. to hurry: You'd better look sharp! It's getting late.

–adjective

1.	of the same form, appearance, kind, character, amount, etc.: I cannot remember a like instance.

2.	corresponding or agreeing in general or in some noticeable respect; similar; analogous: drawing, painting, and like arts.

3.	bearing resemblance.

4.	Dialect. likely: 'Tis like that he's gone mad.

5.	Dialect. about: The poor chap seemed like to run away.

–preposition

6.	in like manner with; similarly to; in the manner characteristic of: He works like a beaver.

7.	resembling (someone or something): He is just like his father. Your necklace is just like mine.

8.	characteristic of: It would be like him to forget our appointment.

9.	as if there is promise of; indicative of: It looks like rain.

10.	as if someone or something gives promise of being: She looks like a good prospect for the job.

11.	disposed or inclined to (usually prec. by feel): to feel like going to bed.

12.	similar or comparable to: There is nothing like a cold drink of water when one is thirsty. What was he like?

13.	(used correlatively to indicate similarity through relationship): like father, like son.

14.	(used to establish an intensifying, often facetious, comparison): sleeping like a log.

15.	as; such as: There are numerous hobbies you might enjoy, like photography or painting.

–adverb

16.	nearly; closely; approximately: The house is more like 40 than 20 years old.

17.	Informal. likely or probably: Like enough he'll come with us. Like as not her leg is broken.

18.	Nonstandard. a. as it were; in a way; somehow. b. to a degree; more or less: standing against the wall, looking very tough like.

–conjunction

19.	in the same way as; just as; as: It happened like you might expect it would.

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as if: He acted like he was afraid. The car runs like new.

21.	Informal. (used esp. after forms of be to introduce reported speech or thought): She's like, "I don't believe it," and I'm like, "No, it's true!"

–noun

22.	a similar or comparable person or thing, or like persons or things; counterpart, match, or equal (usually prec. by a possessive adjective or the): No one has seen his like in a long time. Like attracts like.

23.	kind; sort; type; ilk (usually prec. by a possessive adjective): I despise moochers and their like.

24.	the like, something of a similar nature: They grow oranges, lemons, and the like.

–interjection

25.	Informal. (used esp. in speech, often nonvolitionally or habitually, to preface a sentence, to fill a pause, to express uncertainty, or to intensify or neutralize a following adjective): Like, why didn't you write to me? The music was, like, really great, you know?

—Idioms

26.	like anything, Informal. very much; extremely; with great intensity: He wanted like anything to win.

27.	like to or liked to, South Midland and Southern U.S. was on the verge of or came close to (doing something): The poor kid like to froze.

28.	something like, Informal. something approaching or approximating: It looked something like this.

29.	the like or likes of, someone or something similar to; the equal of: I've never seen the like of it anywhere.