Cool MateMeaning of Look after my kids
To take care of someone or something.
In simple words: Take care of my children
Look after my kids in a sentence
- Can you look after my kids while I go grocery shopping?
- I need someone to look after my kids during the party.
- My sister agreed to look after my kids next weekend.
- It's important to look after my kids' well-being.
- They always look after my kids as if they were their own.
How to use Look after my kids
Use 'look after' when you mean to take care of someone, typically in informal situations. Not suitable for very formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
look after + object
Memory hint
Imagine a parent looking lovingly after their kids while they play.
Related words
Collocations with Look after my kids
- look after someone
- look after children
- look after pets
- look after the elderly
- look after a friend
Synonyms for Look after my kids
- care for
- watch over
- tend to
- look after
- supervise
Common mistakes with Look after my kids
- Confused with 'look for' – 'look after' means caring, while 'look for' means searching.
- Using 'look after' in formal writing can seem too casual.
- Omitting 'my' can change the meaning to looking after someone else's kids.
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Frequently asked questions about Look after my kids
What does Look after my kids mean?
Take care of my children
What is the definition of Look after my kids?
To take care of someone or something.
How do you use Look after my kids in a sentence?
Can you look after my kids while I go grocery shopping?
Can you give another example of Look after my kids?
I need someone to look after my kids during the party.
What are synonyms for Look after my kids?
Common alternatives include care for, watch over, tend to, look after, supervise.
What words go with Look after my kids?
It commonly pairs with look after someone, look after children, look after pets, look after the elderly, look after a friend.
What are common mistakes when using Look after my kids?
Confused with 'look for' – 'look after' means caring, while 'look for' means searching. Using 'look after' in formal writing can seem too casual. Omitting 'my' can change the meaning to looking after someone else's kids.
How do you pronounce Look after my kids?
US: //lʊk ˈæftər maɪ kɪdz//, UK: //lʊk ˈɑːftər maɪ kɪdz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Look after my kids?
Use 'look after' when you mean to take care of someone, typically in informal situations. Not suitable for very formal contexts.