Look out Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈaʊt
LUUK-OWT
lˈʊk/ /ˈaʊt
LUUK-OWT
Definition
'Look out' is an expression used to warn someone of danger or to tell someone to be careful. It can also mean to pay attention to what’s happening around you.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used as an exclamation to warn others about immediate danger ('Look out!'). It can also mean to stay alert for something ('look out for'). Informal, common in speech. Don't confuse with 'lookout' (noun, a place or person watching for something).
Spanish: ¡Cuidado! - estar atentoPortuguese (BR): cuidado! - estar atento(a)Portuguese (PT): cuidado! - estar atento(a)Chinese (Simplified): 小心！- 留意Chinese (Traditional): 小心！- 留意Hindi: सावधान! - ध्यान देनाArabic: احترس! - انتبهBengali: সতর্ক থাকো - সাবধান হওRussian: осторожно - берегисьJapanese: 気をつけて - 注意してVietnamese: cẩn thận - chú ýKorean: 조심해 - 주의해Turkish: dikkat et - dikkatli olUrdu: خبردار - محتاط رہوIndonesian: hati-hati - waspada
Example Sentences
Look out! There's a car coming.
basic
Please look out for your little brother at the park.
basic
You should look out when crossing the street.
basic
Look out, that branch is about to fall!
natural
I always look out for special deals online.
natural
She told me to look out for her text later tonight.
natural