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he did not look back at me. vs He did not look back to me

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'He did not look back at me' implies that the person did not turn around to look in the direction of the speaker. 'He did not look back to me' could imply that the person did not consider the speaker's perspective or feelings. The choice between 'at' and 'to' depends on the intended meaning.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 697 views

he did not look back at me.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase indicates that the person did not turn around to look in the direction of the speaker.

Examples:

  • He walked away and did not look back at me.
  • She left the room without looking back at me.
  • Even after we were in the building walking up to his apartment, he did not look back at me. He shut his door in my face but didn't lock it. So I entered. The smell ...
  • May 19, 2014 ... He did not look back at me, he had fully gotten the message I had so forcefully shoved on him all this week. He was out of my life. I could tell it ...
  • He did not look back at me but said did you lock the door? I said no but I will. When I got back to the shower I was completely undressed with my clothes all over ...
  • and accorded it additional consideration in my fieldnotes: I looked at him (at his face, that is) and said 'sorry.' He did not look back at me in mumbling a response,  ...

Alternatives:

  • He did not glance back at me.
  • He did not turn around to look at me.
  • He did not look in my direction.
  • He did not look back in my direction.

He did not look back to me

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

This phrase could imply that the person did not consider the speaker's perspective or feelings.

Examples:

  • He walked away and did not look back to me, as if I didn't matter.
  • She left without a word, not looking back to me.

Alternatives:

  • He did not consider me.
  • He did not acknowledge me.
  • He did not pay attention to me.
  • He did not look back in my direction.

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