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lookout

The correct spelling is lookout.

How to pronounce lookout

noun

IPA: /ˈlʊkaʊt/

Say it like: Loo-kow-t

The correct spelling is lookout. A vantage point with a view of the surrounding area. For example: "We kept a lookout all night, but nobody came."

Usage Examples

We kept a lookout all night, but nobody came.

The raid failed when the lookout noticed the enemy group.

Every man's interest is his own lookout.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A vantage point with a view of the surrounding area.
  2. 2.A session of watching for an approaching enemy, police, etc.
  3. 3.A person on watch for approaching enemy, police, danger, etc.
  4. 4.A subject for observation; a prospect or view.
  5. 5.One's perspective, outlook; hence, one's responsibility. (used with a possessive pronoun or a noun in a possessive form).

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