Look After

A2 8+

Pronunciation: /lʊk ˈæftər/

Definitions of look after

verb to take care of or watch over someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 I look after my little sister when my parents are not home.

A2 She looks after her neighbor's cat while they are on vacation.

B1 As a nurse, I have to look after the patients in my care.

B2 It's important to look after your mental health as well as your physical health.

C1 The manager is responsible for looking after the well-being of the employees in the company.

C2 The conservationist works tirelessly to look after the endangered species in the area.

Examples of look after in a Sentence

formal It is important to look after your health by eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly.

informal Could you please look after my cat while I'm on vacation?

slang I'll look after the dishes if you take out the trash.

figurative As a manager, it is your responsibility to look after the needs of your team members.

Grammatical Forms of look after

past tense

looked after

plural

look after

comparative

more looked after

superlative

most looked after

present tense

looks after

future tense

will look after

perfect tense

have looked after

continuous tense

is looking after

singular

looks after

positive degree

well looked after

infinitive

to look after

gerund

looking after

participle

looked after

Origin and Evolution of look after

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'look after' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'lōcian' meaning to see, watch, or observe.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'look after' evolved to mean to take care of or be responsible for someone or something.