watch out

verb

watched out; watching out; watches out

intransitive verb

: to be vigilant or alert : be on the lookout
you'd better watch out
watch out for the tree!

Examples of watch out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 Early in the episode, Zach was seen recovering from the surgery and talking with Tori about what to watch out for in the future with his condition. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024 Agents asked the Centralia officer to watch out for Cruz's Nissan Altima. Beth Warren, The Courier-Journal, 21 Feb. 2024 But Take Note The sunscreen provides 80 minutes of water resistance and is easy to apply, though some have complained that the bottle doesn’t always stay closed in bags, so watch out for spills. Ambrosia V. Brody, Parents, 20 Feb. 2024 Stay on top of whatever matters to you, and watch out for anyone trying to put lofty ideas in your head that don’t apply to your long-term needs. Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2024 What to watch out for if your child catches the flu Between school, family, friends, siblings and extracurricular activities, even the most careful of families may end up battling unwanted flu infections. USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2024 Here are five of the biggest stories to watch out for as results come in this evening. David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2024 Also, watch out for dog poop, because this is a Fido-friendly trail. Jen Guadarrama, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of watch out was in 1845

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“Watch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watch%20out. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

watch out

verb
: to be on the lookout
watch out for cars

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