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watches out

watches out is the third-person singular simple present indicative of watch out.

Meaning of watch out

Verb

watch out (third-person singular simple present watches out, present participle watching out, simple past and past participle watched out)

  1. (idiomatic) To be aware or conscious; to look closely or carefully; to use caution. Often used in the imperative.
    • Watch out for low doorways, so you don’t hit your head.
    Synonyms:
    to beware, to get away, to heed, to mind

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What is watches out the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Watches out is the third-person singular simple present indicative of watch out.

Words near watches out in the dictionary

  1. watches one's back
  2. watches one's language
  3. watches one's mouth
  4. watches one's step
  5. watches one's tongue
  6. watches out
  7. watches over
  8. watches paint dry
  9. watches the birdie
  10. watches the feathers fly
  11. watches the fur fly

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