Meaning
to investigate or examine something carefully to find out more about it
Primary Function
Investigating or examining
Communicative Purpose
Committing to investigate an issue or situation
Pattern
look into
Core Structure
look into
Função primária
Investigating or examining
Propósito comunicativo
Committing to investigate an issue or situation
Situações de gatilho
complaints, suspicious events, academic research
Contextos
professional, academic, everyday
Padrão
look into
Estrutura central
look into
Slots de substituição
the matter; the cause; complaints; funding options
Colocados típicos
- thoroughly
- seriously
- into further
Substituições comuns
- investigate (more formal)
- examine (neutral)
- explore (broader scope)
- look over (superficial)
Erros comuns
confusing with ‘look for’ (search) instead of implying a deeper inquiry
Similar / contraste
look over (quick scan), look through (rapid review), probe into (intensive, often official investigation), dig into (informal, persistent inquiry)
Interferências
Learners may confuse 'look into' with 'look for', which means to search for something physically, not to investigate a situation.
Família do chunk
- investigate
- examine
- probe into
- dig into
Nuance
implies a deliberate, systematic effort to uncover details, often with an implied follow-up
Efeito pragmático
conveys responsibility and reassurance that an issue will be addressed
Dica de memória
Look into it and get back to you
Nota
This chunk is often used in formal and professional settings to convey a sense of thorough investigation or examination.
Upgrade path
conduct a detailed investigation into
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