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UK//wɒt æm aɪ ˈlʊkɪŋ æt//US//wɑt æm aɪ ˈlʊkɪŋ æt//

Meaning of What am i looking at

A phrase used to ask for help identifying something being observed.

In simple words: A question asking for identification of something you see.

What am i looking at in a sentence

  • I found something strange on the table and asked, 'What am I looking at?'
  • While exploring the city, I stopped and wondered, 'What am I looking at here?'
  • At the art gallery, I turned to my friend and said, 'What am I looking at?'
  • 'What am I looking at?' he asked, pointing towards the odd sculpture.
  • She squinted at the strange device and asked, 'What am I looking at?'

How to use What am i looking at

Use this when unsure about an object in sight. Common in casual conversations. Might be awkward in formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Imagine a curious person pointing at something and asking, 'What am I looking at?'

Related words

Collocations with What am i looking at

  • look at something
  • ask about something
  • identify an object
  • curious observation

Synonyms for What am i looking at

Common mistakes with What am i looking at

  • Using it in formal contexts where more specific questions are better.
  • Not using correct intonation for a question.
  • Omitting context when speaking in groups.

Compare What am i looking at with What is this, What is that

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Frequently asked questions about What am i looking at

What does What am i looking at mean?

A question asking for identification of something you see.

What is the definition of What am i looking at?

A phrase used to ask for help identifying something being observed.

How do you use What am i looking at in a sentence?

I found something strange on the table and asked, 'What am I looking at?'

Can you give another example of What am i looking at?

While exploring the city, I stopped and wondered, 'What am I looking at here?'

What are synonyms for What am i looking at?

Common alternatives include What is this?, What is that?, Can you identify this?.

What words go with What am i looking at?

It commonly pairs with look at something, ask about something, identify an object, curious observation.

What are common mistakes when using What am i looking at?

Using it in formal contexts where more specific questions are better. Not using correct intonation for a question. Omitting context when speaking in groups.

How do you pronounce What am i looking at?

US: //wɑt æm aɪ ˈlʊkɪŋ æt//, UK: //wɒt æm aɪ ˈlʊkɪŋ æt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What am i looking at?

Use this when unsure about an object in sight. Common in casual conversations. Might be awkward in formal settings.