Meaning of the word watch in English

What does watch mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

watch

US /wɑːtʃ/

UK /wɑːtʃ/

look at or observe attentively over a period of time

Example:

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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?

Synonym:

observe view look at gaze at stare at

be careful of; look out for

Example:

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Watch out for that car!

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You need to watch your step on these icy paths.

Synonym:

beware look out mind heed

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

Example:

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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.

Synonym:

timepiece chronometer

a period of staying awake to guard or observe

Example:

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The night watch reported no unusual activity.

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They kept a close watch on the suspect.

Synonym:

vigil guard surveillance observation

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