Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

keep an eye on

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.92 in modern English

Syllables: keep- an eye on
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To watch and pay attention to, in case of misbehaviour or mishap.

Example Sentences

"I must keep an eye on this sauce in case it curdles."
"ALL's well at your mother's, and I keep an eye on her."
""[...] We are making sure that a firm eye is kept on this.""

Inflected Forms

keeps an eye on (present, singular) keeping an eye on (participle, present) kept an eye on (participle, past) kept an eye on (past)

Phrases

keep an eye out for have an eye to with an eye to keep a close watch on I am watching you

Frequently Paired Words

keep an eye out for have an eye to with an eye to keep a close watch on I am watching you

Synonyms

monitor track observe watch follow watch over

Questions

What does keep an eye on mean?: To watch and pay attention to, in case of misbehaviour or mishap.

How to pronounce keep an eye on

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