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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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It’s no Rumble in the Jungle, but watch out for the uppercuts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

BBC Sport takes a look at the key players Thomas Tuchel's England need to watch out for.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

He says that men should watch out for lumps, pain, discomfort or nipple inversion.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Among the gadgets to watch out for, Chinese group Honor will show off the first "robot phone" powered by AI -- although plenty of other products will be on display for the first time.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Wolfs dilemma often arises in situations where we fear we’re going to be left behind if we don’t watch out for ourselves.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos