look back

phrasal-verb
UK: /lʊk bæk/
US: /lʊk bæk/

  1. To think about something that happened in the past.

    1. I like to look back on my childhood memories sometimes.
    2. It's not healthy to only look back and never focus on the present.

  2. To remember or consider someone or something from the past with a particular feeling.

    1. When I look back, I see how lucky I was.
    2. I can look back on that time with a smile, even though it was difficult.

Synonyms

reflect remember review recall reminisce
look back noun

  1. The act of thinking about past events.

    1. A look back at the golden age shows some differences.
    2. This article offers a look back at the history of space travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "look back" in English means: To think about something that happened in the past., To remember or consider someone or something from the past with a particular feeling..

The phonetic transcription of "look back" is /lʊk bæk/ in British English and /lʊk bæk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "look back": reflect, remember, review, recall, reminisce.

Example usage of "look back": "I like to look back on my childhood memories sometimes.". More examples on the page.