Looking for, Looking forward to, look, look up

 

I am looking for a student's book in English

= I am searching for a student's book in English

 

I am looking for a job = I am in search of a job = I am job hunting.

 

I am looking forward to meeting you. = I can't wait to meet you. = I am excited to meet you.

 

I am looking forward to hearing from you. = I am expectant to hear from you = I can't wait to hear from you.

 

You look happy = You seem elated today.

 

You look tired = You look exhausted = You look sleepy.

 

I want to look up his contact (information)

 

I want to look up some good travel sites. = I want to look up scenic tourist attractions.

 

<<Conversation>>

 

A) What are you looking for ?

B) I am looking out for a map of the city = I am in search of a map for the city

I can't wait to meet you tomorrow

A) I am looking forward to meeting you, too. 

I didn't sleep all night.

B) You look tired.  I want to look up the closing time of the store.

A) They are closing at 10:00 pm.