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UK//aɪm ˈlʊkɪŋ fɔː//US//aɪm ˈlʊkɪŋ fɔr//

Meaning of I'm looking for

Expressing a desire to find something or someone.

In simple words: I want to find something.

I'm looking for in a sentence

  • I'm looking for my keys; have you seen them?
  • She said she's looking for a new job.
  • They're looking for the best restaurant in town.
  • I'm looking for information about the project.
  • He is looking for a lost dog in the neighborhood.

How to use I'm looking for

Use this phrase when expressing a desire to find people, objects, or information. It's appropriate in most situations, both casual and formal.

Grammar pattern

looking for + object

Memory hint

Think of 'looking' as searching with your eyes, and 'for' as knowing what you want.

Related words

Collocations with I'm looking for

  • looking for a job
  • looking for advice
  • looking for answers
  • looking for support

Synonyms for I'm looking for

  • seeking
  • searching for
  • hunting for
  • in quest of

Common mistakes with I'm looking for

  • Omitting 'for': Learners might say 'I'm looking' instead of 'I'm looking for'.
  • Confusing with 'I look for': This phrase is less common and used differently.

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Frequently asked questions about I'm looking for

What does I'm looking for mean?

I want to find something.

What is the definition of I'm looking for?

Expressing a desire to find something or someone.

How do you use I'm looking for in a sentence?

I'm looking for my keys; have you seen them?

Can you give another example of I'm looking for?

She said she's looking for a new job.

What are synonyms for I'm looking for?

Common alternatives include seeking, searching for, hunting for, in quest of.

What words go with I'm looking for?

It commonly pairs with looking for a job, looking for advice, looking for answers, looking for support.

What are common mistakes when using I'm looking for?

Omitting 'for': Learners might say 'I'm looking' instead of 'I'm looking for'. Confusing with 'I look for': This phrase is less common and used differently.

How do you pronounce I'm looking for?

US: //aɪm ˈlʊkɪŋ fɔr//, UK: //aɪm ˈlʊkɪŋ fɔː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I'm looking for?

Use this phrase when expressing a desire to find people, objects, or information. It's appropriate in most situations, both casual and formal.