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I was looking for you vs I was looking you

The correct phrase is "I was looking for you." The preposition "for" is necessary in this context to indicate the purpose of the action. "I was looking you" is not a correct construction in English.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 6293 views

I was looking for you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone was searching for a specific person.

Examples:

  • I was looking for you everywhere.
  • She said she was looking for you earlier.
  • Were you looking for me?
  • Who were you looking for?
  • I was looking for you, but I couldn't find you.
  • I was looking for you, too, 'cause I wanted to use this.
  • I knew you'd be here. I was looking for you.
  • I was looking for you 'cause I need your help.
  • I was looking for you inside.
  • I was looking for you all night to tell you to dress differently.
  • While kenny was trying to kill Dr.Oz over here, I was looking for you so you could have that arrest, too.
  • I was looking for you at the library because that's where they said you were.
  • When I was looking for you, Sam discovered that Nick had snuck out.
  • I was... I was looking for you.
  • I was looking for you before dinner, but I... No, I know.
  • And that's why I was looking for you, Karma. I hear you speak Portuguese.
  • I was looking for you at the end of the party, but you disappeared.
  • I ran into the guard, when I was looking for you.
  • I found it, I was looking for you.
  • Mister President, I was looking for you in your office.
  • Dr. Brenner. I was looking for you.
  • I was looking for you, actually.
  • I was looking for you all night.
  • I was looking for you, of course.
  • I was looking for you all day.

I was looking you

This phrase is not a correct construction in English.

  • I was looking for you 'cause I need your help.
  • I found it, I was looking for you.
  • I was looking at you, but talking to her.
  • Mister President, I was looking for you in your office.
  • Dr. Brenner. I was looking for you.
  • I was looking for you, actually.
  • I was looking for you all night.
  • I was looking for you inside.
  • I was looking at you through a sniper scope.
  • I was looking for you, of course.
  • I was looking for you all day.
  • I was looking for you to say goodnight.
  • I was looking for you, actually.
  • Perhaps that's why I crave a simpler life... I'm even curious about being poor! I was looking at you in the window.
  • I was looking for you. I wanted to tell you I'm sorry about José.
  • I was looking for you, I didn't know where you ended up at.
  • And, even though she was turned away from me, I could have sworn I was looking at you.
  • I was looking for you, 'cause I wanted to ask you something.
  • This morning I was looking for you, I had some good news.
  • Andrea, I was looking for you, I tried at home but the keeper...

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