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Teal lime Posted 6 years ago
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Look back on something or look back at something?

Is it "to look back on something" or "to look back at something"?

If both are possible, do they mean the same thing?

If not, when should I use each of them?

Would you please give me some examples?

Thank you

  

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teal lime Is it "to look back on something" or "to look back at something"? You can use either one. teal lime when should I use each of them?

— CalifJim

  • teal lime Is it "to look back on something" or "to look back at something"?
  • You can use either one.
  • teal lime when should I use each of them?
  • The meaning is the same, but 'look back at' is used much more often, especially when looking back at an object.
  • look back on would be rare in the following cases.
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teal limeIs it "to look back on something" or "to look back at something"?

You can use either one.

teal limewhen should I use each of them?

The meaning is the same, but 'look back at' is used much more often, especially when looking back at an object.

look back on would be rare in the following cases.

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