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look up vs look up for

The correct phrase is "look up." Adding "for" after "look up" is not necessary and is considered incorrect in English.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

look up

This is the correct and commonly used phrase in English.

Use "look up" when you want to find information about something or someone, usually by searching in a reference source or online.

Examples:

  • I need to look up the meaning of this word.
  • Can you look up the address of the restaurant?
  • She will look up the schedule for the event.
  • He likes to look up historical facts in books.
  • Students often look up information on the internet for their assignments.

look up for

This is not a correct phrase in English.


Alternatives:

  • look up

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