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watch
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- pronunciation:
- wach
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
watches, watching, watched |
| definition 1: |
When you watch something, you look at it as it moves.
I saw a squirrel outside, and I watched it jump around in the tree.My sister and I were watching a movie together, but she fell asleep in the middle.
- synonyms:
- regard
- antonyms:
- ignore
- similar words:
- drink in, examine, observe, perceive, see, view
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| definition 2: |
When you watch a person or an animal, you guard them to make sure that they are safe and not in trouble.
Diego's grandmother watches his little brother when their mom goes to work.- synonyms:
- guard
- antonyms:
- neglect
- similar words:
- mind, protect, supervise, take care of
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| definition 3: |
When you watch for something, you look or wait for it, expecting or hoping that it will come.
I watched for the taxi while my grandmother said goodbye to my mom.My aunt likes to save money. She is always watching for the big sales.- synonyms:
- wait
- similar words:
- look
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| definition 4: |
Sometimes "watch" means to be careful. If you watch that you don't cut yourself, you are careful so that you will not cut yourself.
My mom told me to watch that I didn't let my hamster get loose in my room. |
| definition 5: |
When you watch, you look closely or carefully as something happens, but you don't take part in it yourself.
The mothers watched while the children played on the swings.Ethan watched as everyone else danced.Sara watched as the bug crawled across the table.
- similar words:
- gaze, look, see, stare
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| related words: |
beware, eye, herd, hold, keep, track, view |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A watch is a small clock attached to a band or to a small chain. A watch is something that people can wear on their wrist or always carry with them.
My dad looked at his watch many times while we were waiting for the bus.
- similar words:
- clock, stopwatch
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| definition 2: |
A watch is an act or a period of staying awake in order to guard something.
The young soldier made sure he did not fall asleep during his watch.- synonyms:
- observation
- similar words:
- regard
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| definition 3: |
When you keep a watch on someone, you guard them carefully so that they are safe or do not get away.
Amy's mother told her to keep a close watch on her baby brother.The guard kept a constant watch on the prisoner.- similar words:
- guard, observation
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