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Synonyms

watch out

British  

verb

  1. (intr, adverb) to be careful or on one's guard

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a less common word for lookout

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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The Ugandan Wildlife Authority urged drivers to watch out for animals crossing the roads.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

You should also watch out for companies asking for your student-loan password or verification code so they can confirm your information.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Whatever happens, it’s going to be big and something investors should watch out for.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

He says that men should watch out for lumps, pain, discomfort or nipple inversion.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

“He's going with or without me, but with me at least I can watch out for him.”

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green

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