Thesaurus results for KEEP AN EYE ON

keep an eye on

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Definition of keep an eye on

as in monitor

to pay continued close attention to (something) for a particular purpose Can you keep an eye on the biscuits so they don't burn?

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“Keep an eye on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20an%20eye%20on. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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