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looks nice vs look nice

Both "looks nice" and "look nice" can be correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Looks nice" is used when referring to a singular subject, while "look nice" is used as an imperative or when referring to a plural subject.
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looks nice

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a singular subject.

Use "looks nice" when describing a singular subject, such as "The dress looks nice on you."

Examples:

  • The painting looks nice on the wall.
  • The new car looks nice in the driveway.
  • Apr 29, 2018 ... For the longest time I heard I can see a lot of life in you I can see you better naked too and I think that dress looks nice on you I only ...
  • Apr 26, 2015 ... From the initial pluck of the guitar on That Dress Looks Nice on You, I know I'm in love with this song. The riff is smooth and gentle, ...
  • Dec 20, 2018 ... If you say to a female Co-worker that her hair looks nice, that's not sexual harassment. It's a compliment. Playing Devil's advocate I would not ...
  • Jun 4, 2018 ... "Looks nice" - "The lies we tell to our kids". Any idea how to get this cup in Pack 10? I've tried a few combinatons including putting some ...
  • Feb 11, 2019 ... Is it considered sexual harassment for me to tell a woman she looks nice? It depends on WHY you are telling her.
  • Oct 18, 2024 ... Event Sourcing "Friday FUD": This looks nice, but have others done this before? We don't feel comfortable being early adopters.
  • Jul 8, 2024 ... 135K likes, 171 comments - weratedogs on July 8, 2024: "i think he looks nice. 13/10 (credit @alextumay)".
  • Jun 26, 2023 ... On the front page of my website I have a picture carousel that looks nice in desktop view but on mobile view the picture box is vertical ...
  • Oct 25, 2016 ... Can I use this expression to compliment one's hairstyle? "Hey you got a new haircut. It looks nice on you." Does it make sense?
  • Apr 28, 2023 ... this game looks nice and all but.. I get the theme of this game, but is there a less tree hugging version of this game? I like the idea of ...

Alternatives:

  • appears nice
  • seems nice
  • is nice-looking
  • is attractive

look nice

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to plural subjects or in general statements.

Use "look nice" when describing plural subjects or in general statements, such as "The flowers look nice in the garden."

Examples:

  • The shoes look nice with the outfit.
  • The rooms look nice after the renovation.
  • Nov 7, 2021 ... It's like…. If I can't figure out how to make it look nice, is there a point? Because that seems to be the whole point. I don ...
  • Jul 22, 2012 ... Make C# applications look nice · winform? wpf? · you could try using Expression Blend microsoft.com/expression/products/Blend_Overview.aspx. – ...
  • Nov 1, 2021 ... Some very basic tips to make a factory look nice externally: Build vertically. Need a row of constructors after the row of smelters? Instead of ...
  • Nov 29, 2017 ... Is it now inappropriate for any male to say, “You look nice, today” or “That's a pretty dress” to a fellow female employee?
  • May 3, 2023 ... How to make XFCE look nice? I've never tried to tweak a DE before, so I don't know where to start. I want to switch to XFCE. I like how XFCE ...
  • Sep 16, 2019 ... I think when a man tells a woman, “You always look nice” it's because he thinks she always looks nice. Over time, he has noticed her ...
  • YOU LOOK NICE by Banjo, Columbia, South Carolina. 627 likes. • Photography | Art Direction | Wardrobe Styling • Photography studio specializing in ...
  • Jun 24, 2018 ... I think when a man tells a woman, “You always look nice” it's because he thinks she always looks nice. Over time, he has noticed her appearance ...
  • May 2, 2016 ... "She never looked nice. She looked like art, and art wasn't supposed to look nice-- it was supposed to make you feel something."
  • Apr 25, 2018 ... Further, I know women who look “nice and pretty”, and are even perfectly nice people, who I'm not attracted to. So, maybe you should consider ...

Alternatives:

  • appear nice
  • seem nice
  • are nice-looking
  • are attractive

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