look into
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle into
Meanings
Investigate a problem, event, or complaint
Why “into”? Attention moves deeper to examine facts, details, or possible meaning.
“The council will look into your complaint.”
“Police are looking into the cause of the fire.”
Don't confuse with
Look into means investigate a problem or event. Look over means inspect something quickly but carefully.
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
look over
A contrast learners often mix up
Inspect something quickly but carefully
delve into
Same into pattern: investigation
Study a subject deeply and carefully
dig into
Same into pattern: investigation
Examine information or reasons very carefully
go into
Same into pattern: investigation
Enter a place or enclosed space; Discuss or explain something in detail; Choose a particular type of work or career
read into
Same into pattern: investigation
Find a meaning that may not really be there
look after
Same base verb: look
Take care of someone or something
look ahead
Same base verb: look
Think about what will happen in the future
look around
Same base verb: look
Look at all parts of a place or view; Visit a place to see what is there, especially before deciding to buy
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