Synonyms for scout

Synonyms for (noun) scout

Synonyms: lookout, lookout man, picket, sentinel, sentry, scout, spotter, watch

Definition: a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

Similar words: watcher, watchman, security guard

Definition: a guard who keeps watch


Synonyms: scout, pathfinder, guide

Definition: someone who can find paths through unexplored territory

Similar words: expert

Definition: a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully


Synonyms: scout, talent scout

Definition: someone employed to discover and recruit talented persons (especially in the worlds of entertainment or sports)

Similar words: recruiter

Definition: someone who supplies members or employees


Synonyms: Scout

Definition: a Boy Scout or Girl Scout

Similar words: female child, girl, little girl

Definition: a youthful female person

Usage: the baby was a girl; the girls were just learning to ride a tricycle


Similar words: male child, boy

Definition: a youthful male person

Usage: the baby was a boy; she made the boy brush his teeth every night; most soldiers are only boys in uniform


Synonyms for (verb) scout

Synonyms: scout, reconnoiter, reconnoitre

Definition: explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody

Similar words: observe

Definition: watch attentively

Usage: Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals


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