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Meaning of look through

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

look through

Pronunciation:

verb

Definitions

  1. To take a view of the contents of; search in, either with the eyes or by hand.

    Example: Airport security looked through her purse and confiscated her nail scissors.

  2. To penetrate with the understanding; to see through.

  3. (often with "right") To appear or pretend not to see something or someone who is clearly visible.

    Example: I tried to get Michele's attention at the party, but she looked right through me!