Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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lookout | Yes | No | No | No |
watch | Yes | No | Yes | No |
lookout (noun) | watch (noun) |
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the act of looking out | a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe |
a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings | the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival) |
an elevated post affording a wide view | a small portable timepiece |
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event | a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event |
a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty | |
the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty |
lookout (verb) | watch (verb) |
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find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort | |
look attentively | |
be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful | |
observe without intervening | |
observe or determine by looking | |
see or watch | |
follow with the eyes or the mind |