Watch out

verb phrase

To be careful or pay attention.

Watch out! There's a car coming.
Visual representation of "watch out" - To be careful or pay attention

Often appears as...

  • watch out for
  • watch out ahead

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb phrase

To keep a careful look at someone or something because they may do something wrong.

You should watch out for pickpockets in the crowded market.
Visual representation of "watch out" - To keep a careful look at someone or something because they may do something wrong

Often appears as...

  • watch out for someone
  • watch out for something
verb phrase

To be careful or pay attention.

Watch out! There's a car coming.
Visual representation of "watch out" - To be careful or pay attention

Often appears as...

  • watch out for
  • watch out ahead

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb phrase

To keep a careful look at someone or something because they may do something wrong.

You should watch out for pickpockets in the crowded market.
Visual representation of "watch out" - To keep a careful look at someone or something because they may do something wrong

Often appears as...

  • watch out for someone
  • watch out for something
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "watch out"
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Urgent Warning

Use 'watch out' to quickly alert someone to immediate danger or a hazard.

Illustration for Urgent Warning
Watch out! That ladder is falling!
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Colloquial Use

'Watch out' is typically used in casual or informal speech rather than formal situations.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
Hey, watch out! You almost spilled your coffee.
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Exclamation

'Watch out' often stands alone as an exclamation, especially in urgent situations.

Illustration for Exclamation
Watch out!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Urgent Warning

Use 'watch out' to quickly alert someone to immediate danger or a hazard.

Illustration for Urgent Warning
Watch out! That ladder is falling!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Colloquial Use

'Watch out' is typically used in casual or informal speech rather than formal situations.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
Hey, watch out! You almost spilled your coffee.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Exclamation

'Watch out' often stands alone as an exclamation, especially in urgent situations.

Illustration for Exclamation
Watch out!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Urgent Warning

Use 'watch out' to quickly alert someone to immediate danger or a hazard.

Illustration for Urgent Warning
Watch out! That ladder is falling!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Colloquial Use

'Watch out' is typically used in casual or informal speech rather than formal situations.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
Hey, watch out! You almost spilled your coffee.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Exclamation

'Watch out' often stands alone as an exclamation, especially in urgent situations.

Illustration for Exclamation
Watch out!
Visual representation of the word "Watch out"

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