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keep a look-out

keep a look-out is the alternative form of be on the look-out.

Forms of keep a look-out

third-person singular presentkeeps a look-out
present participlekeeping a look-out
past participlekept a look-out
pastkept a look-out

Questions about keep a look-out

What is keep a look-out the alternative form of?
Keep a look-out is the alternative form of be on the look-out.

Words near keep a look-out in the dictionary

  1. keep a civil tongue in one's mouth
  2. keep a close watch
  3. keep a cool head
  4. keep a dog and bark oneself
  5. keep a lid on
  6. keep a look-out
  7. keep a lookout
  8. keep a low profile
  9. keep a tight rein on
  10. keep a watch out
  11. keep a weather eye open

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