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- Dictionarywatch/wɒtʃ/
verb
- 1. look at or observe attentively over a period of time: "Lucy watched him go" Similar Opposite
- 2. exercise care, caution, or restraint about: "most women watch their diet during pregnancy" Similar
noun
- 1. a small timepiece worn typically on a strap on one's wrist: "my watch had stopped" Similar
- 2. an act or instance of carefully observing someone or something over a period of time: "the security forces have been keeping a close watch on our activities" Similar
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WATCH definition: 1. to look at something for a period of time, especially something that is changing or moving: 2…. Learn more.
1. a. : to keep vigil as a devotional exercise. b. : to be awake during the night. 2. a. : to be attentive or vigilant. b. : to keep guard. 3. a. : to keep someone or something under close observation. b. : to observe as a spectator. the country watched as stocks fell sharply.
Definition of watch verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Watch definition: to be alertly on the lookout, look attentively, or observe, as to see what comes, is done, or happens. See examples of WATCH used in a sentence.
If you watch someone or something, you look at them, usually for a period of time, and pay attention to what is happening. The man was standing in his doorway watching him. [ VERB noun ]
n. 1. The act or process of keeping awake or mentally alert, especially for the purpose of guarding. 2. a. The act of observing closely or the condition of being closely observed; surveillance. b. A period of close observation, often in order to discover something: a watch during the child's illness. 3.
WATCH definition: 1. to look at something for a period of time: 2. to be careful about something: 3. to give…. Learn more.
When you watch something, you observe it or guard it — like when you watch the latest episode of your favorite television show or when you watch your baby cousin. You use the word watch (rather than look ) when you'll be observing for a while, and with some care.
to be looking carefully for somebody/something that you expect to see, especially in order to avoid possible danger. Be on the watch for thieves.
Watch definition: To look or observe attentively or carefully; be closely observant.