Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

look both ways

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.93 in modern English

Syllables: look both- ways
IPA

27

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To check both directions of a crosswalk for any potential dangers before crossing.

Example Sentences

"“I’m always very careful when crossing the road,” one boy in the class told her. “I look both ways, and if it’s all clear I walk smartly across.”"

Questions

What does look both ways mean?: To check both directions of a crosswalk for any potential dangers before crossing.

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