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Onizo Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Watch out
Watch the cars
Watch out the cars
Watch out for the cars
Which one is correct? And if only one is correct, then what situations would fit for the other two; can you give me some examples and explanation?
Thank you
Watch out the cars
Watch out for the cars
Which one is correct? And if only one is correct, then what situations would fit for the other two; can you give me some examples and explanation?
Thank you
Top answer
1. "Watch the cars" can mean: a) Look at the cars (because they are doing or going to do something that you ought to see or want to see). b) Same as 3a.
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- "Watch the cars" can mean: a) Look at the cars (because they are doing or going to do something that you ought to see or want to see).
- b) Same as 3a.
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- "Watch out the cars" is usually wrong.
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1. "Watch the cars" can mean:
a) Look at the cars (because they are doing or going to do something that you ought to see or want to see).
b) Same as 3a.
2. "Watch out the cars" is usually wrong. (It may be possible in an unusual situation when you are telling the cars (personified) to beware.)
3. "Watch out for the cars" can mean:
a) Beware of the cars (e.g. when cros
a) Look at the cars (because they are doing or going to do something that you ought to see or want to see).
b) Same as 3a.
2. "Watch out the cars" is usually wrong. (It may be possible in an unusual situation when you are telling the cars (personified) to beware.)
3. "Watch out for the cars" can mean:
a) Beware of the cars (e.g. when cros
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Assuming each has a period at the end, the first and third are correct.
"Watch out the cars" needs "for" - it is incomplete.
"Watch the cars" means look at them continuously; or at least keep them within your view (for example, while crossing the road.) It is (by itself) neither a negative nor positive comment.
"Watch out for the cars" - two meanings:
In a positive way, you'll e
"Watch out the cars" needs "for" - it is incomplete.
"Watch the cars" means look at them continuously; or at least keep them within your view (for example, while crossing the road.) It is (by itself) neither a negative nor positive comment.
"Watch out for the cars" - two meanings:
In a positive way, you'll e
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