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keeps an eye on

keeps an eye on is the third-person singular simple present indicative of keep an eye on.

Meaning of keep an eye on

Verb

keep an eye on (third-person singular simple present keeps an eye on, present participle keeping an eye on, simple past and past participle kept an eye on)

  1. (idiomatic) To watch and pay attention to, in case of misbehaviour or mishap.
    • I must keep an eye on this sauce in case it curdles.
    Synonyms:
    monitor, track, observe, watch

Questions about keeps an eye on

What is keeps an eye on the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Keeps an eye on is the third-person singular simple present indicative of keep an eye on.

Words near keeps an eye on in the dictionary

  1. keeps a watch out
  2. keeps a weather eye open
  3. keeps across
  4. keeps ahead
  5. keeps an act
  6. keeps an eye on
  7. keeps an eye open
  8. keeps an eye out
  9. keeps an eye peeled
  10. keeps an eye skinned
  11. keeps around

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