KEEPING ONE'S EYES OPEN (FOR) Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

keeping one's eyes open (for)

phrase

variants or keeping one's eyes peeled (for)

Definition of keeping one's eyes open (for) next

present participle of keep one's eyes open (for)

as in guarding (against)

to be cautious of or on guard against Mother always warned us to keep our eyes open for for other dangerous drivers. The officer kept her eyes peeled for any signs of suspicious activity in the neighborhood.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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guarding (against)
looking out (for)
watching out (for)
keeping a lookout for
being on the lookout for
watching
waring
marking
attending
noticing
minding
heeding
noting
beholding
perceiving
discerning
seeing
observing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

ignoring
missing
overlooking
discounting
disregarding

Thesaurus Entries Near keeping one's eyes open (for)

keeping (on)

keeping one's eyes open (for)

keeping (someone) posted

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“Keeping one's eyes open (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keeping%20one%27s%20eyes%20open%20%28for%29. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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