All phrasal verbs
watch
/wɑtʃ/2 phrasal verbsThe plain verb means to look at attentively.
Watch out is a warning — be careful. Watch over is to protect or supervise. The two feel similar but one is urgent and one is sustained.
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| Phrasal verb | Means | How to remember it |
|---|---|---|
| watch outNo object | be careful — usually shouted as a warning | OUT = look outward at the danger. |
| watch overInseparable | protect or supervise someone | OVER = you are above them, guarding. |