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British pronunciation/wˈɒt‍ʃ/
American pronunciation/ˈwɑtʃ/, /ˈwɔtʃ/

Definition & Meaning of "watch"

to watch
01

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

Transitive: to watch sb/sth
Ditransitive: to watch sb do sth
to watch definition and meaning
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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.
02

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

Transitive: to watch sth
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Hey, watch your tone when speaking to your boss.
Watch your step!
Watch your valuables at the beach to avoid theft.
03

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

Transitive: to watch sb/sth
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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.
04

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

Transitive: to watch developments or activities of something or someone
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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.
05

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

Transitive: to watch sb/sth
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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.
06

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

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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.
Watch
01

a small clock worn on a strap on your wrist or carried in your pocket

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watch definition and meaning

What is a "watch"?

A watch is a timepiece designed to be worn on a person's wrist, typically with a strap or bracelet. Watches come in various styles and types, including analog, digital, and smartwatches. Analog watches use a traditional dial and hands to display time, while digital watches use a digital display to show the time, often including other features such as a stopwatch, alarm, or backlight. Smartwatches have many advanced features, including the ability to make phone calls, receive text messages, and track fitness activity. Watches can be made of different materials, including metal, leather, plastic, and rubber, and are often worn as a fashion accessories in addition to their functional purpose of telling time.

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He wears his watch every day, even when he goes swimming.
Her watch has a leather strap and a gold dial.
I need to set my watch because it's running a few minutes slow.
02

a person whose duty is to protect a person or thing by observing them carefully

03

a group of nightingales

04

a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe

05

a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty

06

the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty

07

the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)

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