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problem looks like vs problem look like

The correct phrase is 'problem looks like.' The verb 'looks' agrees with the singular noun 'problem.' 'Look like' is incorrect in this context.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 915 views

problem looks like

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'problem looks like' when describing the appearance or characteristics of a problem.

Examples:

  • The problem looks like a technical issue.
  • What does the problem look like to you?
  • The problem looks like it requires further investigation.
  • From the symptoms, the problem looks like a software glitch.
  • Can you describe what the problem looks like?
  • Main problem looks like his leg.
  • And this is what the inevitable problem looks like.
  • The only problem is, he looks like this.
  • Problem is, envelopes look like they were written by a woman, letters by a dude.
  • But isn't there a problem if I look like a lady in her forties?
  • But isn't there a problem if I look like a lady in her forties?
  • But one of the women mayors present at the meeting raised specifically the question of the environmental and health hazards caused over last year and we will need to look at problems like that because they pose a serious health hazard to many people in south-east Europe.
  • One reason is a very smart five year-old could tell you the algorithm for that top problem - look at all possible moves to the end of the game and choose the one that makes you win.
  • - That's not the problem, look.
  • But we have other problems to look at now.
  • Perhaps you mean that we ought to study the problem and look for a solution together.
  • We are beginning to discuss this important problem and look for solutions not only in the EU context, but also with all the applicant countries.
  • We meet regularly and what I encourage them to do is not concentrate on their own problems but look at other people's.
  • We need to be able to sort out this problem and look at it very practically.
  • The second problem is the looks.
  • Border officials today are increasingly confronted with the problem of "look alikes".
  • For those who still believe that a gold standard is the answer for America's current monetary problems, look what happened to America after that.
  • We have pioneered innovative ways of tackling new problems - just look at emissions trading - and we have some clear ground rules which have served us well.
  • The only problem is baby chicks look identical.
  • You're the one who has problems, because Amy looks just like me.

Alternatives:

  • The problem appears to be
  • The problem seems like
  • The problem resembles
  • The problem is similar to
  • The problem takes the form of

problem look like

This phrase is incorrect in this context. 'Look' does not agree with the singular noun 'problem.'

  • Main problem looks like his leg.
  • And this is what the inevitable problem looks like.
  • The only problem is, he looks like this.
  • Problem is, envelopes look like they were written by a woman, letters by a dude.
  • But isn't there a problem if I look like a lady in her forties?
  • But isn't there a problem if I look like a lady in her forties?
  • But one of the women mayors present at the meeting raised specifically the question of the environmental and health hazards caused over last year and we will need to look at problems like that because they pose a serious health hazard to many people in south-east Europe.
  • One reason is a very smart five year-old could tell you the algorithm for that top problem - look at all possible moves to the end of the game and choose the one that makes you win.
  • - That's not the problem, look.
  • But we have other problems to look at now.
  • Perhaps you mean that we ought to study the problem and look for a solution together.
  • We are beginning to discuss this important problem and look for solutions not only in the EU context, but also with all the applicant countries.
  • We meet regularly and what I encourage them to do is not concentrate on their own problems but look at other people's.
  • We need to be able to sort out this problem and look at it very practically.
  • The second problem is the looks.
  • Border officials today are increasingly confronted with the problem of "look alikes".
  • For those who still believe that a gold standard is the answer for America's current monetary problems, look what happened to America after that.
  • We have pioneered innovative ways of tackling new problems - just look at emissions trading - and we have some clear ground rules which have served us well.
  • The only problem is baby chicks look identical.
  • You're the one who has problems, because Amy looks just like me.

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