look back
Third Person
looks back
Present Participle
looking back
Past Tense
looked back
Past Participle
looked back
1
to think about or consider past events, experiences, or decisions
- He looked back on his childhood with fondness and nostalgia.
- She looked back on her life with regret, wishing she had made different choices.
- He looked back on his career with pride, reflecting on his accomplishments.
- As I look back at my life, I realize how much I've grown and changed.
- The team looked back at their performance to identify areas for improvement.
Synonyms:
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to turn one's head to see what is behind or happening behind
- When I looked back, I saw David walking towards me.
- She looked back to make sure no one was following her.
- He looked back over his shoulder to see if his friend was still there.
- The hiker paused to look back at the panoramic view of the valley below.
- The detective looked back at the crime scene, searching for any clues he might have missed.
Synonyms:
3
to revisit written material for the purpose of recalling or reviewing its content
- The student looked back at their notes before starting to work on their essay.
- The scientist looked back at their lab notes to double-check their experimental procedures.
- The writer looked back on her draft to ensure it was error-free.
- The journalist looked back at their research notes to prepare for their interview.
- While preparing for the presentation, the speaker looked back at his notes to ensure he had covered all the essential points.