Know and Watch for

Opposite meaning terms

Know verb - To have a practical understanding of.

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Watch for is an antonym for know.

Nearby Words: knowing, known

Watch for verb - To believe in the future occurrence of (something).

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Know is an antonym for watch for in topics: long for, anticipate.

They called up Chandler himself and he said, 'Damned if I know.' You gotta watch for those - make sure you know where all your characters are at a given time.

Source: So You Want To / Write A Film Noir
Even if you know that something is changing, unless you know exactly what to watch for, you will most likely miss it.

Source: Offscreen Reality Warp
Gadget Watches: Not too high-tech, but Dylan gave her dad a watch for Christmas that has a secret compartment only they know about.

Source: Series / Open Heart

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