noun

watch

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noun

A small timepiece worn on the wrist or carried in a pocket.

"He checked his watch and realised he was late."

The act of keeping guard over someone or something, or the period during which this happens.

"The soldiers took turns keeping watch through the night."

verb

To look at something attentively for a period of time.

"We watched the sunset from the beach."

"She watched the children while their parents shopped."

To be careful or alert about something.

"Watch out, the floor is slippery."

How to Use Watch

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA small clock worn on the wrist, or the act of looking at something closely or guarding it.

Common pairings

keep watch watch television a wristwatch watch out

Word Forms

watched past tense, watches plural, watch plural, watched plural, watches singular, watch singular, watched singular, watchest singular, watchedst singular, watcheth singular

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Etymology

From Old English wæċċe, related to the verb "wake" — originally referring to staying awake and alert.

Antonyms

ignore

Related Words

listen ignore focus appoint examine notice disobey

Rhymes for watch

tch etch itch Dutch catch batch pitch witch hutch hatch ditch match

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