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watch out
verb
watched out; watching out; watches out
: to be vigilant or alert : be on the lookout
you'd better watch out
watch out for the tree!
Synonyms
Examples of watch out in a Sentence
watch out for hazards in the road
Recent Examples on the Web
Hidden fees, deceptive photos, and rigged reviews are some of the pitfalls to watch out for when booking vacation rentals.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
And watch out, because optimal pH levels are different for plants grown in soil than those produced hydroponically.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2024
Unfortunately, some of the key student loan dates to watch out for may not happen until the end of 2024, or even next year.
—Robert Farrington, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Here are a few things to watch out for:
• Generic Language: Fake reviews often lack specific details, using overly broad or generic language that doesn't provide valuable insights.
—Lauren Parr, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1845, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near watch out
Cite this Entry
“Watch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watch%20out. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
watch out
verb
: to be on the lookout
watch out for cars
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