Synonyms of keep an eye on

keep an eye on

phrase

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?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• monitor
• watch
• cover
• observe
• look
• view
• sight
• spy
• stare
• notice
• see
• regard
• eye
• note
• witness
• peer
• gaze
• glimpse
• glare
• surveil
• behold
• glance
• peek
• espy
• peep
• gawk
• gape
• goggle
• rubberneck

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of keep an eye on

Capable, observant, and seemingly out of place among the slow horses, Sid has secretly been assigned to keep an eye on River. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026

Here are four other things to keep an eye on and save your living room from being overwhelming in the worst way. — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026

Still, King recommends checking the fare every week or two—or asking your travel advisor to keep an eye on it for you. — Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026

The Star’s writers and columnists are keeping an eye on these four players during the game. — Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2026