look-out
Because it is a word with a single syllable, look-out is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions oflook-out
- A vantage point with a view of the surrounding area.
- A session of watching for an approaching enemy, police, etc.
Example: "We kept a lookout all night, but nobody came."
- A person on watch for approaching enemy, police, danger, etc.
Synonyms: "lookout man"
Example: "The raid failed when the lookout noticed the enemy group."
- A subject for observation; a prospect or view.
- One's perspective, outlook; hence, one's responsibility. (used with a possessive pronoun or a noun in a possessive form).
Example: "Every man's interest is his own lookout."
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