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watch out

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌwɑːtʃ ˈaʊt/ · UK /ˌwɒtʃ ˈaʊt/

watch out means: To pay attention so that you notice and avoid danger or problems.

verb

BE CAREFULA2

To pay attention so that you notice and avoid danger or problems.

  • Watch out for the ice.
  • We watched out for snakes along the path.
  • You need to watch out when crossing this road.

How to use it: watch out for someone/something (Watch out for cyclists when you open the car door.)

Similar words: be careful, be alert

Common phrases: watch out carefully, watch out for something

interjection

DANGER WARNINGA2

A shout telling someone that danger is very close and they must act quickly.

  • Watch out! A car is coming!
  • Watch out, Mia! That branch is falling!
  • Watch out! You nearly stepped on the broken glass!

Similar words: look out, careful

Common phrases: watch out behind, watch out everyone

Questions about watch out

What does watch out mean?

To pay attention so that you notice and avoid danger or problems.

What is watch out in other languages?

Türkçe: dikkat etmek · Español: tener cuidado · Français: faire attention · Deutsch: aufpassen · Italiano: fare attenzione · 日本語: 気をつける

How do you pronounce watch out?

In American English /ˌwɑːtʃ ˈaʊt/; in British English /ˌwɒtʃ ˈaʊt/.

How do you use watch out in a sentence?

Watch out for the ice. We watched out for snakes along the path.

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