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!
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Examples of watch out in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
There are also listings on secondary ticket sites that are seemingly going for less than face value for some GA and VIP passes, but watch out for the extra fees.
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Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
Although basic food and onboard entertainment are included in the base fare, there are many additional charges to watch out for, including taxes and gratuities.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Beware of 'screen pressure' One last thing to watch out for?
—Stacey Vanek Smith, NPR, 26 Mar. 2024
The Mountain Lion Foundation, a national non-profit that works to protect mountain lions and their habitat, advises that people bring company on their walks, wear bright clothing, ask park officials about recent wildlife sightings and watch out for signs.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 23 Mar. 2024
What to Consider Price-conscious travelers should watch out for breakfast, parking, and in-room water bottle charges inflating the final bill.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024
So watch out if watching from abroad as some countries don’t change clocks and others do so on different dates.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2024
Perhaps the elder has lost a spouse or partner and there is no one left to watch out for them.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
The recent makeover added a smallish pool to the terrace here, so the suites overlooking it—ask for numbers 110, 111, 112, 114 or 115—have direct access (great for scene-seeking guests, but watch out for noise when the hotel’s at capacity).
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024
Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
Although basic food and onboard entertainment are included in the base fare, there are many additional charges to watch out for, including taxes and gratuities.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Beware of 'screen pressure' One last thing to watch out for?
—Stacey Vanek Smith, NPR, 26 Mar. 2024
The Mountain Lion Foundation, a national non-profit that works to protect mountain lions and their habitat, advises that people bring company on their walks, wear bright clothing, ask park officials about recent wildlife sightings and watch out for signs.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 23 Mar. 2024
What to Consider Price-conscious travelers should watch out for breakfast, parking, and in-room water bottle charges inflating the final bill.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024
So watch out if watching from abroad as some countries don’t change clocks and others do so on different dates.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2024
Perhaps the elder has lost a spouse or partner and there is no one left to watch out for them.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
The recent makeover added a smallish pool to the terrace here, so the suites overlooking it—ask for numbers 110, 111, 112, 114 or 115—have direct access (great for scene-seeking guests, but watch out for noise when the hotel’s at capacity).
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1845, in the meaning defined above
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watch out
verb
: to be on the lookout
watch out for cars
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