Watch (Verb)
Meaning 1
Be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful; "Watch out for pickpockets!".
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Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
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Meaning 2
Find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort; "I want to see whether she speaks French"; "See whether it works"; "find out if he speaks Russian"; "Check whether the train leaves on time".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 3
Look attentively; "watch a basketball game".
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Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
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Meaning 4
Observe or determine by looking; "Watch how the dog chases the cats away".
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Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
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Meaning 5
Observe with attention; "They watched as the murderer was executed".
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Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- They watched as the storm clouds gathered on the horizon.
- People watched in amazement as the acrobat walked on the tightrope.
- Observers watched as the animal adapted to its new environment.
- She watched intently as her child took their first steps.
- Fans watched anxiously as the final score was announced.
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Meaning 6
Follow with the eyes or the mind; "Keep an eye on the baby, please!"; "The world is watching Sarajevo"; "She followed the men with the binoculars".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 7
See or watch; "view a show on television"; "This program will be seen all over the world"; "view an exhibition"; "Catch a show on Broadway"; "see a movie".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- She will watch the ball game with her family tonight.
- I will watch TV tonight instead of reading a book.
- You have to watch the game at 5 pm.
- They went downtown to watch a show on stage.
- She likes to watch classic movies in her free time.