Watch out for

phrasal verb

To be careful or cautious of something or someone.

You need to watch out for cars when crossing the street.
Visual representation of "watch out for" - to be careful or cautious of something or someone

Often appears as...

  • watch out for danger
  • watch out for cars
phrasal verb

To keep a careful eye on someone or something in order to detect some expected or hoped for event.

Watch out for a delivery from the postman this afternoon.
Visual representation of "watch out for" - to keep a careful eye on someone or something in order to detect some expected or hoped for event

Often appears as...

  • watch out for delivery
  • watch out for news
phrasal verb

To be careful or cautious of something or someone.

You need to watch out for cars when crossing the street.
Visual representation of "watch out for" - to be careful or cautious of something or someone

Often appears as...

  • watch out for danger
  • watch out for cars
phrasal verb

To keep a careful eye on someone or something in order to detect some expected or hoped for event.

Watch out for a delivery from the postman this afternoon.
Visual representation of "watch out for" - to keep a careful eye on someone or something in order to detect some expected or hoped for event

Often appears as...

  • watch out for delivery
  • watch out for news
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "watch out for"
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Physical Safety

Use 'watch out for' when warning others about immediate physical dangers or hazards.

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Watch out for the wet floor; it's slippery.
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Figurative Sense

Sometimes 'watch out for' can indicate being cautious about non-physical threats, like scams.

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Watch out for online scams when shopping.
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Sudden Occurrences

It can be used when something happens suddenly and requires immediate attention or action.

Illustration for Sudden Occurrences
Watch out for sudden changes in the weather.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Safety

Use 'watch out for' when warning others about immediate physical dangers or hazards.

Illustration for Physical Safety
Watch out for the wet floor; it's slippery.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Figurative Sense

Sometimes 'watch out for' can indicate being cautious about non-physical threats, like scams.

Illustration for Figurative Sense
Watch out for online scams when shopping.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Sudden Occurrences

It can be used when something happens suddenly and requires immediate attention or action.

Illustration for Sudden Occurrences
Watch out for sudden changes in the weather.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Safety

Use 'watch out for' when warning others about immediate physical dangers or hazards.

Illustration for Physical Safety
Watch out for the wet floor; it's slippery.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Figurative Sense

Sometimes 'watch out for' can indicate being cautious about non-physical threats, like scams.

Illustration for Figurative Sense
Watch out for online scams when shopping.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Sudden Occurrences

It can be used when something happens suddenly and requires immediate attention or action.

Illustration for Sudden Occurrences
Watch out for sudden changes in the weather.
Visual representation of the word "Watch out for"

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