Look here

interjection

Used to attract attention or to show annoyance.

Look here, I've told you before not to touch my things!
Visual representation of "look here" - Used to attract attention or to show annoyance

Often appears as...

  • look here
  • let's talk

Usage tips

Colloquial

interjection

Used to signal a change in topic.

Look here, we've been avoiding the main issue.
Visual representation of "look here" - Used to signal a change in topic

Often appears as...

  • look here
  • we need to decide
interjection

Used to express mild confrontation.

Look here, isn't it you who started this mess?
Visual representation of "look here" - Used to express mild confrontation

Often appears as...

  • look here
  • this is not acceptable
interjection

Used to attract attention or to show annoyance.

Look here, I've told you before not to touch my things!
Visual representation of "look here" - Used to attract attention or to show annoyance

Often appears as...

  • look here
  • let's talk

Usage tips

Colloquial

interjection

Used to signal a change in topic.

Look here, we've been avoiding the main issue.
Visual representation of "look here" - Used to signal a change in topic

Often appears as...

  • look here
  • we need to decide
interjection

Used to express mild confrontation.

Look here, isn't it you who started this mess?
Visual representation of "look here" - Used to express mild confrontation

Often appears as...

  • look here
  • this is not acceptable
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "look here"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Attention Grabbing

Used to make someone focus on what you're about to say.

Illustration for Attention Grabbing
Look here, you need to see this right now.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Expressing Annoyance

Shows you’re frustrated or annoyed with someone and need them to listen.

Illustration for Expressing Annoyance
Look here, I won't tell you again, leave my stuff alone.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Commanding Tone

Often carries a tone of authority, like giving orders or commands.

Illustration for Commanding Tone
Look here, everyone, I expect these tasks completed by five!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Attention Grabbing

Used to make someone focus on what you're about to say.

Illustration for Attention Grabbing
Look here, you need to see this right now.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Expressing Annoyance

Shows you’re frustrated or annoyed with someone and need them to listen.

Illustration for Expressing Annoyance
Look here, I won't tell you again, leave my stuff alone.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Commanding Tone

Often carries a tone of authority, like giving orders or commands.

Illustration for Commanding Tone
Look here, everyone, I expect these tasks completed by five!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Attention Grabbing

Used to make someone focus on what you're about to say.

Illustration for Attention Grabbing
Look here, you need to see this right now.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Expressing Annoyance

Shows you’re frustrated or annoyed with someone and need them to listen.

Illustration for Expressing Annoyance
Look here, I won't tell you again, leave my stuff alone.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Commanding Tone

Often carries a tone of authority, like giving orders or commands.

Illustration for Commanding Tone
Look here, everyone, I expect these tasks completed by five!
Visual representation of the word "Look here"

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