English · Common Verbs
looking
/ˈlʊkɪŋ/
[/ˈlʊkɪŋ/]
present participle of look
Beginnerverb
Definition
Present participle of 'look': showing that someone is directing their eyes or searching now.
Example
I am looking for a quiet café where I can read my book and drink some tea.
I am looking for a quiet café where I can read my book and drink some tea.
Etymology
From Old English 'locian', with the '-ing' ending forming the present participle.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with forms of 'be' for continuous tenses and in compounds like 'good-looking'.