look out on

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Definition

Verb (phrasal verb): * To have a view of; to face towards and provide a sightline over a particular area or scene. It describes the orientation of a building, room, or position.

Usage

This phrasal verb is used to describe what can be seen from a specific vantage point, typically a window, balcony, or building. It emphasizes the perspective from inside looking out.

Examples
  • Our hotel room looks out on the beach and the ocean. (From our room, we can see the beach and the ocean.)
  • The kitchen window looks out on a small, peaceful garden. (The view from the kitchen window is of a garden.)
  • The new office building looks out on the city's main square. (The building faces and has a view of the square.)
Advanced Usage
  • The prepositions 'onto' or 'over' can often be used interchangeably with 'on' in this phrasal verb (e.g., , ), with slight nuances. "Over" can imply a view from a higher position.
  • This phrasal verb is often used in passive constructions when describing properties:
Variants and Related Words
  • Overlook (verb): A close synonym. "The balcony overlooks the river" is very similar in meaning to "looks out on the river."
  • Face (verb): Indicates direction but is less specific about the view. "The house faces south" tells the direction, but not what is seen.
  • Have a view of (phrase): A more straightforward way to express the same idea.
Synonyms
  • Overlook
  • Face
  • Command a view of
  • Afford a view of
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Look out (for) [Different meaning]: To be vigilant or watch carefully for something or someone.
    • Look out for oncoming traffic when you cross the street.
  • Look over [Different meaning]: To examine or inspect something.
    • Can you look over this report before I submit it?
Notes
  • Look out on is not an idiom but a standard phrasal verb with a literal meaning related to view and perspective.
  • It is transitive and requires a direct object (the thing that is seen).
Verb
  1. be oriented in a certain direction
    • The house looks out on a tennis court
    • The apartment overlooks the Hudson

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