lʊk aʊt fɔːr
neutral
beginner
- Base verb:
- look
- Particles:
- out for
- Separable:
- No
What does "look out for" mean?
- To watch for something or someone
- To protect or take care of someone
Examples
- Look out for the potholes on this road.
- Can you look out for my package?
- She always looks out for her little brother.
- We need to look out for each other.
- Look out for any signs of trouble.
How to use it
Two meanings: watch for danger OR protect someone. 'Look out for number one' means to prioritize yourself.
Similar expressions
watch for
protect
take care of
be alert
Opposites
ignore
neglect
Related phrasal verbs
- look up
To search for information in a book, database, or online
- look after
To take care of someone or something
- look for
To try to find something or someone
- look into
To investigate or examine something carefully
- look out
To be careful or watch for danger (warning)
- look over
To examine or check something quickly
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