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English verb: look out

1. look out (perception) be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful


SamplesWatch out for pickpockets!.


Synonymswatch, watch out


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s PP


Narrower (hyponym)beware, keep one's eyes open, keep one's eyes peeled, keep one's eyes skinned, look after, mind

2. look out (competition) to protect someone's interests


SamplesA man's gotta look out for his family.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)protect









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