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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
look over
She looked over at me.
She looked at me.
What is the difference? I don't think look over is a phrasal verb, at least my dictionary doesn't list it as one. What do you call it?
Thanks.
She looked at me.
What is the difference? I don't think look over is a phrasal verb, at least my dictionary doesn't list it as one. What do you call it?
Thanks.
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She looked at me - meaning is obvious. She looked over at me - indicates there was more distance between the two people Additional: She looked me over - did an 'inventory' type investigation of my gorgeous body.
- She looked at me - meaning is obvious.
- She looked over at me - indicates there was more distance between the two people Additional: She looked me over - did an 'inventory' type investigation of my gorgeous body.
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She looked at me - meaning is obvious.
She looked over at me - indicates there was more distance between the two people
Additional: She looked me over - did an 'inventory' type investigation of my gorgeous body.
She looked over at me - indicates there was more distance between the two people
Additional: She looked me over - did an 'inventory' type investigation of my gorgeous body.
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Hi N2G
To me, 'She looked over at me' suggests that she diverted her gaze from somewhere else (and possibly also turned her head) in order to look at you.
To me, 'She looked over at me' suggests that she diverted her gaze from somewhere else (and possibly also turned her head) in order to look at you.
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Yankee turned her headYES YES!! Thanks, Yankee. Your description fits the context very well. I'm feeling so satisfied
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