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watch

British pronunciation/wˈɒt‍ʃ/
American pronunciation/ˈwɑtʃ/, /ˈwɔtʃ/
to watch
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

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

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2

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

synonyms : look out
watch out
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3

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

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4

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

synonyms : look on
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5

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

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6

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

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Watch
[NOUN]
1

a small clock or timepiece worn on a strap on one's wrist or carried in the pocket

synonyms : ticker
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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.

2

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

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3

a group of nightingales

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4

a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe

synonyms : vigil
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5

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

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6

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

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7

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

synonyms : vigil
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Examples
1The police were watching the known gang members closely.
2My dad is always watching the news.
3Watch your step!
4The children watched a spider crawl up the wall with curiosity.
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