Word of The Day

OUTLOOK

Function: noun

Plural: outlooks

Meanings:
a) The way that a person thinks about things
e.g. (count) The students all seemed to have the same outlook. The outlook of the 1990s (the general attitude of people living in the 1990s) Her political outlook.

Note: This sense of outlook is often followed by on.
e.g. The book totally changed my outlook on politics. They had very different outlooks on the world. A positive/optimistic outlook on life.

(noncount) Despite our differences in outlook, we got along together very well.

b (count) : A set of conditions that will probably exist in the future : the future of someone or something — usually singular
e.g. The country’s economic outlook

Note: This sense of outlook is often followed by for.
e.g. The outlook for the company is hopeful. The outlook for tomorrow is scattered showers and temperatures in the 70s.

c (count) : a place where you can look out over a wide area
e.g. Scenic outlooks along the highway.

also : a view from such a place
e.g. A beautiful outlook.