Looking forward vs Look forward

Both "looking forward" and "look forward" are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. "Looking forward" is used when referring to the continuous act of anticipating something in the future, while "look forward" is used when expressing anticipation or excitement about something specific in the future.

Last updated: March 22, 2024

Looking forward

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to the continuous act of anticipating something in the future.

Use "looking forward" when you want to express the ongoing anticipation or excitement about something that will happen in the future.

Examples:

I am looking forward to the weekend.
She is looking forward to her vacation.
We are looking forward to meeting you.
They are looking forward to the new movie release.
He is looking forward to the concert.

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I just want to say how much I'm looking forward - to learning from you, sir.
Looking forward, a sharp economic downturn is expected in view of the rapidly worsening external environment.
Looking forward, judicious implementation of the fiscal surveillance framework will anchor expectations of future fiscal developments.
Looking forward, this should result in the Union being equipped with economic governance mechanisms that are suitable both for normal times and times of emergency.
Looking forward, lower commodity prices and weakening demand confirm that inflationary pressures in the euro area are diminishing.
Looking forward, compensation per employee is expected to grow somewhat less strongly over the period 2009-10, in the context of weak labour markets with heightened international competition.
Looking forward, the economic recovery is expected to gather pace in 2014 despite risks to the macroeconomic outlook.
Looking forward, the Commission will, without a shadow of a doubt, support any further efforts making the text even more watertight.
Looking forward, the wage bargaining system must support wage changes which more closely reflect competitiveness, productivity developments and local labour market conditions.
Looking forward, the ability of the Community industry to raise further capital is obviously seriously hampered by the poor demand prospects.
Looking forward, challenges arise which will require forceful measures to modernise our economies, to put our fiscal houses in order and to strengthen Europe's voice in the world.
Looking forward, Europe will have to reconsider this situation not least because of external pressure arising in the context of the IMF (e.g. by considering a single chair approach).
Looking forward, the Governing Council expects inflation rates in the euro area to be in line with price stability over the policy-relevant medium-term horizon, thereby supporting the purchasing power of incomes and savings.
Looking forward, the challenge for central banks is to take due account of the implications of asset price developments for medium to longer term risks to price stability.
Looking forward, recent sharp falls in commodity prices, as well as the ongoing weakening in demand, suggest that the annual HICP inflation rate will continue to decline in the coming months and reach a level in line with price stability during the course of 2009.
Looking forward the TEC has important work to do and the opportunity to enhance its functioning.
Looking forward, HICP inflation is expected to decelerate slowly, with the average rate of increase in the overall HICP projected to be between 3.4% and 3.6% in 2008.
Looking forward, and in the light of his determined commitment to the better regulation agenda, we need to keep a close eye on the implementation and effectiveness of this directive.
Looking forward, the summit adopted a Declaration on the Future of ASEM, identifying areas on which ASEM should focus its work to prepare for the next summit in Beijing in 2008 and beyond.
It's always about looking forward.

Alternatives:

eagerly anticipating
excited about
anticipating with excitement
can't wait for
anxiously awaiting

Look forward

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when expressing anticipation or excitement about something specific in the future.

Use "look forward" when you want to express anticipation or excitement about a particular event or situation that will happen in the future.