Phrasal Verb: Look For
to search
Examples
- I'm looking for my keys.
Key rules
- Look for means search for something you have not found yet
- It always needs an object: look for your keys
- Use "look" alone only with "at", not for searching
Common mistakes
- I'm looking the keys → I'm looking for my keys
- She looks for a job → She is looking for a job (ongoing search)
💡 Tip: Use "find" when the search is successful: I found my keys.