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Teal lime Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Look after someone vs. look out for someone

Is there a difference in meaning between "to look after someone" and "to look out for someone"?

If so, when should I use each of them?

Would you please give me a couple of examples?

Thank you

  

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teal lime to look after someone That can mean: 1- To mind someone. My mother looks after the kids while I'm at work. 2- To make a special effort to cater to the needs of someone.

  • teal lime to look after someone That can mean: 1- To mind someone.
  • My mother looks after the kids while I'm at work.
  • 2- To make a special effort to cater to the needs of someone.
  • Tell Frank that I sent you, and he'll look after you.
  • teal lime to look out for someone That can mean: 1- To be vigilant and try to spot someone Look out for children crossing the road.
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teal limeto look after someone

That can mean:

1- To mind someone.

My mother looks after the kids while I'm at work.

2- To make a special effort to cater to the needs of someone.

Tell Frank that I sent you, and he'll look after you.

teal limeto look out for someone

That can mea

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