Definitions

lookout

[look-out] / ˈlʊkˌaʊt /

NOUN

guard; place from which to guard

Synonyms

STRONGEST

sentry

STRONG

anchor beacon belvedere case citadel cupola hawk observance observation observatory outlook overlook panorama patrol post scene scout sentinel spotter station surveillance tip tower view vigil vigilance ward watch watcher

WEAK

catbird seat crow's nest eagle eye watch person watchtower weather eye

Antonyms

STRONG

carelessness heedlessness indifference neglect thoughtlessness

Example Sentences

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He said he had provided "written answers to all" the police questions and asked for the lookout circular to be withdrawn so he could return to the UK on 19 January.

From BBC

At the time Hemsley was board chairman and privately investing in small healthcare entities, UnitedHealth was on the lookout for healthcare investments.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Because some want magic for dark deeds. But don’t worry, everyone. Orion will be our lookout!”

From Literature

The selloff has investors on edge, and on the lookout for signs it will force big firms to unload their holdings—triggering further declines in digital-coin prices.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ratwin snorted and returned to her lookout post, halfway up the mast.

From Literature

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