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Definition watch in American English

watch verb

verb
/wɑtʃ/

▪ anxiously, avidly, carefully, closely, helplessly, idly, incredulously, intently, nervously, quietly, silently

1

to look at someone or something for a period of time

Example

Have you been watching the presidential campaign?

Example

Tourists watched quietly as the villagers performed a traditional dance.

Example

Jill watched the children build sandcastles.

Example

From the hill you can watch the airplanes take off.

Example

We arrived early to watch the players warming up.

Example

Watch how well she handles the ball.

Example

A vicious-looking dog was watching us with interest.

Synonyms and related words
surveille watch observe
1.1

to look at something such as a television show or sports event, usually from the beginning to the end

Example

Our kids watch videos only on weekends.

Example

Did you watch the news last night?

Example

Millions watched the match on television.

Synonyms and related words
audience call in chainwatch surveille watch observe
1.2

to secretly look at someone or something for a period of time, especially because you want to get information or to do something illegal

Example

I think our house is being watched.

Synonyms and related words
surveille watch observe
1.3

used for telling someone to look at you while you do something

Example

Watch what I can do.

Example

Watch me!

Synonyms and related words
right okay then hello
2

to be careful of something

Example

Watch the knife! It's sharp!

Example

You should watch what you say about my friends.

Example

Watch that the ball doesn't go into the street.

Synonyms and related words
watch out watch out for watch
3

to take care of a child, an animal, or someone's property for a short time and make sure that nothing harms it

Example

Can you please watch my bag while I make a phone call?

Example

Dennis is going to watch the kids tonight while I'm out.

Synonyms and related words
protect defend save adopt adopted adopter
4

have great potential, be most likely to succeed in the future

Example

For someone so young, he has already made a name for himself and is one to watch closely.

Definition watch in American English

Related Words

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