⭐ Useful Phrases for Composition: 10 Words to Replace “Look”
⭐ Useful Phrases for Composition: 10 Words to Replace “Look”
In composition writing, students often overuse the word “look”.
👉 “I looked at him.”
👉 “She looked around.”
This makes writing sound basic and repetitive.
But in exams like PSLE, the word “look” can be replaced with more precise verbs to show:
Curiosity 👀
Shock 😲
Anger 😡
Fear 😨
Focus 🎯
The way a character “looks” tells us exactly how they feel.
Here are 10 Useful Phrases for Composition: 10 Words to Replace “Look”
✏️ 10 Words to Replace “Look” (With Meaning & Usage)
1. Glance ⭐⭐
→ a quick, brief look
I glanced at the clock and gasped.
2. Gaze ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
→ look steadily, often with emotion (admiration, wonder)
She gazed at the fireworks in awe.
3. Stare ⭐⭐⭐⭐
→ look fixedly for a long time (shock, surprise, anger)
He stared at me in disbelief.
4. Glare ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
→ look angrily
She glared at him for breaking her pencil.
5. Peek ⭐⭐
→ look quickly or secretly
I peeked through the door to see what was happening.
6. Peer ⭐⭐⭐
→ look carefully, often with difficulty
He peered into the darkness, trying to see clearly.
7. Scan ⭐⭐⭐⭐
→ look over quickly to find something
I scanned the crowd for my mother.
8. Spot ⭐⭐⭐⭐
→ notice something suddenly
I spotted my friend across the canteen.
9. Observe ⭐⭐⭐
→ look carefully and thoughtfully
The teacher observed the students quietly.
10. Eye ⭐⭐⭐⭐
→ look at something with interest or suspicion
He eyed the cake, tempted to take a bite.
🎯 How This Helps in Composition Writing
Using precise verbs helps your child:
✔ Show emotions without over-explaining
✔ Create clearer, more vivid scenes
✔ Avoid repetitive writing
✔ Score higher for Language marks
Instead of writing:
❌ “I looked around for my friend.”
Your child can write:
✅ “I scanned the crowd for my friend.”
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We train students to use the right word in the right situation.
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