watch

US /wɑːtʃ/
UK /wɑːtʃ/
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1.

look at or observe attentively over a period of time

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I like to watch movies on weekends.
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Can you watch my bag while I go to the restroom?
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observeviewlook atgaze atstare at
2.

be careful of; look out for

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Watch out for that car!
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You need to watch your step on these icy paths.
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bewarelook outmindheed
1.

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

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He checked the time on his new digital watch.
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She received a beautiful gold watch as a graduation gift.
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timepiecechronometer
2.

a period of staying awake to guard or observe

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The night watch reported no unusual activity.
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They kept a close watch on the suspect.
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vigilguardsurveillanceobservation
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watch listpocket watchwatch overbinge watchingpeople watchingwatch out foron someone's watch