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watch

1 of 2verb
/wɑtʃ/
Forms:watches,watching,watched,watched
1

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

A1transitive
  • He sat on the park bench and watched the sunset.
  • She sat on the park bench and watched the children play in the playground.
  • The audience eagerly watched the actors on stage during the play.
  • The circus act was impressive and entertaining to watch.
  • I will watch the game tomorrow with my friends.
2

to actively pay attention and observe in order to notice any changes or developments

transitive
  • She watched the stock market closely, monitoring the prices of her investments.
  • The court case is being closely watched by the media.
  • The nurse will watch the patient overnight to monitor their condition.
  • The security guard watched the surveillance footage, looking for any suspicious activity.
  • The teacher watched the students during the exam, ensuring they didn't cheat.
Synonyms:
look on
3

used for saying that someone needs to be careful of a particular thing

transitive
  • Hey, watch your tone when speaking to your boss.
  • Watch your step!The floor is slippery.
  • Watch your valuables at the beach to avoid theft.
Synonyms:
watch outlook out
4

to take care of and look after someone or something for a period of time

transitive
  • Can you watch my dog for the weekend?
  • Can you watch my plants while I'm away on vacation?
  • I will watch the children while you're out for dinner.
  • I'll watch your belongings while you go grab some food.
  • Please watch the pot of boiling water to prevent it from overflowing.
Synonyms:
observefollowwatch overkeep an eye on
5

to observe and monitor someone's activities over an extended period without their knowledge

transitive
  • A private investigator was hired to watch a cheating spouse and gather evidence.
  • The police were watching the known gang members closely.
  • The spy watched the target's house for any signs of suspicious activity.
  • The undercover agent was assigned to watch the criminal organization.
  • Unbeknownst to him, his every move was being watched by the private investigator.
6

to stay awake during the night, especially in order to do something

  • The dedicated scientist watched many nights in the laboratory, conducting experiments and analyzing data.
  • The devout worshipper watched whole nights in the church, seeking divine guidance and strength.