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I go to clubs and if I notice the DJs are playing the records faster, then I'll push the beats a little on the next record I make. A lot of people don't know how to watch out for things like that.
Jermaine Dupri

Meaning of "watch out" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WATCH OUT

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WATCH OUT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Watch out is a verb and can also act as a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

WHAT DOES WATCH OUT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of watch out in the English dictionary

The definition of watch out in the dictionary is to be careful or on one's guard.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WATCH OUT

watch
watch cap
watch chain
Watch Committee
watch fire
watch it!
watch night
watch night service
watch one´s step
watch pocket
watch stem
watch-glass
watchable
watchband
watchbox
watchcase
watchcry
watchdog
watchdog committee
watchdogged

WORDS THAT END LIKE WATCH OUT

airbrush out
branch out
catch out
check out
crash out
dish out
eat out
find out
fish out
flesh out
lash out
log out
on the way out
psych out
rough out
sign out
splash out
thrash out
thresh out
wash out

Synonyms and antonyms of watch out in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «watch out» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WATCH OUT

Find out the translation of watch out to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of watch out from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «watch out» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

提防
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

prestar atención
570 millions of speakers

English

watch out
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ध्यान रहें
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

يَحْتَرِسُ مِنْ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

остерегаться
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tomar cuidado
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সতর্ক থেকো
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

faire attention
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

berhati-hati
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

aufpassen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

気をつける
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

주의하다
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

awas
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

coi chừng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாருங்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बाहेर पहा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dikkat et
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fare attenzione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

uważać
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

стерегтися
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

a fi atent
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φυλάγομαι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kyk uit
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

se upp
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

se opp
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of watch out

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WATCH OUT»

The term «watch out» is very widely used and occupies the 17.275 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WATCH OUT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «watch out» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «watch out» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about watch out

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10 QUOTES WITH «WATCH OUT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word watch out.
1
Jack Adams
In basic training we had been told to watch out for Japanese spies.
2
Bill Copeland
When you stretch the truth, watch out for the snapback.
3
Johnny Depp
Me, I'm dishonest, and you can always trust a dishonest man to be dishonest. Honestly, it's the honest ones you have to watch out for.
4
Jermaine Dupri
I go to clubs and if I notice the DJs are playing the records faster, then I'll push the beats a little on the next record I make. A lot of people don't know how to watch out for things like that.
5
Tony Hale
A lot of times, you feel like you're walking on eggshells in a creative environment, because everyone's having to watch out for egos so much of the time.
6
Joel Chandler Harris
Watch out when you're getting all you want. Fattening hogs ain't in luck.
7
David Hedison
Most of the time, I don't even watch what I do on TV. I go in, get the job done, and just know it's nothing. It's a job. Sometimes, I try something different, and I'll watch out of curiosity. Generally, I don't watch too much of what I do. Movies are basically the same, except it's more money spent on sets.
8
Jesse Helms
Mr. Clinton better watch out if he comes down here. He'd better have a bodyguard.
9
Larry Holmes
Those guys were made for me and Muhammad because they come straight in and don't back up but you had to watch out for his punching power but if we could have neutralized that then we would have been fine.
10
Joe Jonas
I think it's important to watch out for our environment and to be careful.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WATCH OUT»

Discover the use of watch out in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to watch out and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Essential Dykes to Watch Out for
Brings together a new collection of cartoons recounting the lives and loves of a diverse group of lesbian friends.
Alison Bechdel, 2008
2
Watch Out! Near Water
With humorous artwork and simple text, this book also contains notes for teachers and parents to help them use the book most effectively. TEXT BY CLAIRE LLEWELLYN, ILLUSTRATED BY MIKE GORDON
Claire Llewellyn, Mike Gordon, 2006
3
Watch Out! Around Town
With humorous artwork and simple text, this book also contains notes for teachers and parents to help them use the book most effectively. TEXT BY CLAIRE LLEWELLYN, ILLUSTRATED BY MIKE GORDON
Claire Llewellyn, 2006
4
April Fool! Watch Out at School!
In the end Gilbert outwits Lewis with the best trick of all. Diane deGroat's delightful story and fun-filled illustrations will enchant readers of all ages, especially when they discover the surprises in many of the illustrations.
Diane Degroat, 2011
5
Watch out! Big Bro's coming!
Terror spreads through the jungle as animals hear the news that rough, tough Big Bro is coming.
Jez Alborough, 1999
6
Watch Out for the Chicken Feet in Your Soup
For use in schools and libraries only. Embarrassed to introduce his friend to his old-fashioned Italian grandmother, a young boy gains a new appreciation of her when he finds how well she and his friend get along.
‎1985
7
Watch Out for Wolfgang
When an old mother robot sends her three sons out into the world to make their own way, the outcome is not what anyone expects.
‎2009
8
Watch Out! A Giant!
Two children are caught by a giant who plans to have them for dinner.
‎2002
9
Watch Out, Little Wombat!
When Little Wombat decides to search for a Bunyip, a mysterious monster that hides in the water, he finds more than he is looking for.
‎2009
10
Turtle, Turtle, Watch Out!
Previously published, this story has been re-illustrated by Annie Patterson. Information on sea turtle conservation efforts and the seven species of sea turtles is included.
April Pulley Sayre, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WATCH OUT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term watch out is used in the context of the following news items.
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Apple Pay UK launch: Here's the Tube trap you need to watch out for
Smartphones have almost done away with the need to carry anything around. You have maps, cameras, microphones, books, music, films, etc, all in one handy ... «London Loves Business, Jul 15»
2
Watch out for severe weather both Monday and Tuesday
RICHMOND, Va. — Central Virginia is under a marginal risk for severe weather Monday as showers and thunderstorms continue to filter through the area. «wtvr.com, Jul 15»
3
Watch Out: Bell In Running For Thorpe Award
Ohio State safety Vonn Bell didn't even begin the 2014 season as a starter. Less than a year later, he's on the watch list for the Thorpe Award, given annually to ... «247Sports, Jul 15»
4
Apple WWDC 2015: 5 things to watch out for
Here are the top five things to watch out for this year: ... software may not see too many changes in the look and feel of the user interface (besides the addition of ... «Livemint, Jun 15»
5
Weather Alert: Watch Out for Severe Storms Sunday
The National Weather Service said isolated severe thunderstorms could pop up virtually anywhere in north Georgia Sunday afternoon and evening. «Patch.com, May 15»
6
Watch Out: Driver Fined For Changing Songs Via Apple Watch
The Apple Watch isn't even available in stores yet—only early adopters who preordered have one—and a Canadian man has already been ticketed for using it ... «Motor Authority, May 15»
7
Watch out for these 15 local Apple Watch apps
Fancy tuning your guitar with a watch? That's what IK Multimedia offers with the Apple Watch version of its UltraTuner iPhone app. The tuning indicator on the ... «Business Spectator, Apr 15»
8
A gold-plated Apple Watch out of Vietnam costs just $1000
The Apple Watch polarized opinions when it was officially unveiled and its pricing revealed to the public. The premium Watch Edition models, which come with a ... «GSMArena.com, Apr 15»
9
My first hour with Apple Watch: Unboxing, pairing, and personalizing …
I gingerly lifted the Watch out of the box, much like I've done with new iPhones, not wanting to scuff or smudge the device in any way. There's really nothing like a ... «Macworld, Apr 15»
10
Watch Out: Mobile Gaming Might Get Even Crazier if Apple Watch …
Third-party developers are somewhat constrained in what Apple Watch ... casual gaming — short pick-up-and-play experiences that could be spaced out over a ... «Re/code, Apr 15»

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