lookout

nounB1 · Intermediate

Person who watches for danger.

Meanings of «lookout»

1 · noun

person who watches for danger

The lookout warned the ship about the rocks ahead.

2 · noun

a place with a wide view used for watching or scenery

We stopped at a lookout to see the whole valley.

Similar: viewpoint overlookvantage point

Translation

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«lookout» in 17 languages

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HI हिन्दी

ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

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TR Türkçe

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UZ O‘zbek

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The difference between similar words

a person who watches or protects

guardthe usual word for a person who protectsA guard stood at the gate.

lookoutwatches for danger or for someone comingThe thief had a lookout on the corner.

watchmanguards a building, especially at nightThe watchman checks the factory every hour.

sentrya soldier who guards a placeThe sentry stopped us at the camp gate.

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