looking
verbHow many syllables in looking?
There are 2 syllables in the word looking.Divide looking into syllables:
look · ing
How to pronounce looking:
Definition of looking:
- looking (verb):
- to direct a look at (someone) in a specified way
- to make sure or take care (that something is done)
Synonyms for looking:
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Antonyms for looking:
ignoringdisregardingdodgingshunningOther 2-syllable words like looking
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