Look out

verb

To be vigilant and see what is happening around you.

Look out, a car is coming!
Visual representation of "look out" - To be vigilant and see what is happening around you.

Often appears as...

  • look out for someone
  • look out for something
verb

To watch and protect someone or something.

I've been looking out for my little sister for as long as I can remember.
Visual representation of "look out" - To watch and protect someone or something.

Often appears as...

  • look out for someone
  • look out for signs
verb

To anticipate or look forward to.

Look out for her new album, it's going to be great.
Visual representation of "look out" - To anticipate or look forward to.

Often appears as...

  • look out for an event
  • look out for an opportunity
noun

A place from which to keep watch or view landscape.

This place is a great lookout for bird watching.
Visual representation of "look out" - A place from which to keep watch or view landscape.

Often appears as...

  • mountain lookout
  • bird lookout

Usage tips

Approving

verb

To be vigilant and see what is happening around you.

Look out, a car is coming!
Visual representation of "look out" - To be vigilant and see what is happening around you.

Often appears as...

  • look out for someone
  • look out for something
verb

To watch and protect someone or something.

I've been looking out for my little sister for as long as I can remember.
Visual representation of "look out" - To watch and protect someone or something.

Often appears as...

  • look out for someone
  • look out for signs
verb

To anticipate or look forward to.

Look out for her new album, it's going to be great.
Visual representation of "look out" - To anticipate or look forward to.

Often appears as...

  • look out for an event
  • look out for an opportunity
noun

A place from which to keep watch or view landscape.

This place is a great lookout for bird watching.
Visual representation of "look out" - A place from which to keep watch or view landscape.

Often appears as...

  • mountain lookout
  • bird lookout

Usage tips

Approving

Definition 1 of 4
Visual representation of "look out"
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Immediate Danger

Use 'look out' to warn someone about a sudden threat or imminent risk nearby.

Illustration for Immediate Danger
Look out! The tree is falling!
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Quick Reflexes

The phrase often implies that someone should react quickly to avoid harm.

Illustration for Quick Reflexes
Look out for the broken glass on the floor!
LampPro Tip 1/2

Immediate Danger

Use 'look out' to warn someone about a sudden threat or imminent risk nearby.

Illustration for Immediate Danger
Look out! The tree is falling!
LampPro Tip 2/2

Quick Reflexes

The phrase often implies that someone should react quickly to avoid harm.

Illustration for Quick Reflexes
Look out for the broken glass on the floor!
LampPro Tip 1/2

Immediate Danger

Use 'look out' to warn someone about a sudden threat or imminent risk nearby.

Illustration for Immediate Danger
Look out! The tree is falling!
LampPro Tip 2/2

Quick Reflexes

The phrase often implies that someone should react quickly to avoid harm.

Illustration for Quick Reflexes
Look out for the broken glass on the floor!
Visual representation of the word "Look out"

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