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Definitions

watch out

VERB

beware

Synonyms

STRONGEST

heed take care

STRONG

attend avoid mind notice shun

WEAK

be cautious be wary guard against keep eyes open keep on one's toes keep one's distance look out mind p's and q's refrain from steer clear of take heed walk on eggs watch one's step

Antonyms

STRONG

disregard face ignore meet neglect

WEAK

court invite risk take on

VERB

heed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hear listen obey observe take to heart

STRONG

attend baby-sit catch consider dig follow hark hearken mark mind note regard see sit spot watch

WEAK

be aware be guided by bear in mind do one's bidding follow orders get a load of give ear keep eye peeled keep tabs mind the store pay attention pick up ride herd on stay in line take notice of toe the line watch one's step watch over watch the store

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore

STRONG

disregard forget misunderstand neglect not get overlook

VERB

look out

Synonyms

WEAK

be alert be careful be on guard beware check out have a care heads up hearken keep an eye out keep tabs listen mind notice pay attention peg pick up on scope shotgun size up spot spy

Antonyms

WEAK

disregard ignore neglect

VERB

mind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

tend

STRONG

trouble watch

WEAK

be cautious be concerned be on guard be solicitous be wary have a care mind one's p's and q's take care toe the line watch one's step

Antonyms

WEAK

disregard forget ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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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

He expects to enjoy his time in South Carolina, but he better watch out for tarantulas.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Investors will watch out for Wednesday’s release of the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book for on the ground information on how the Middle East conflict is impacting U.S. businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

He says that Ratchett told him of this person and employed him to watch out for the man.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie

watch out

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