English dictionary
watch
/w/A//tS/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a small portable timepiece
Synonyms tickerSource: WordNet 3.0
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a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty
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a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
Synonyms vigilSource: WordNet 3.0
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the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty
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a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
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the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)
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The act of watching; forbearance of sleep; vigil; wakeful, vigilant, or constantly observant attention; close observation; guard; preservative or preventive vigilance; formerly, a watching or guarding by night.
Source: webster1913
verb
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look attentively
ExamplesWatch a basketball game.
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follow with the eyes or the mind
ExamplesThe world is watching Sarajevo.
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see or watch
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observe with attention
ExamplesThey watched as the murderer was executed.
Synonyms look onSource: WordNet 3.0
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be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful
ExamplesWatch out for pickpockets!
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observe or determine by looking
ExamplesWatch how the dog chases the cats away.
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find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
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To be awake; to be or continue without sleep; to wake; to keep vigil.
Source: webster1913
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To give heed to; to observe the actions or motions of, for any purpose; to keep in view; not to lose from sight and observation; as, to <i>watch</i> the progress of a bill in the legislature.
Source: webster1913