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watch meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of watch at MeaningMonkey.org. watch meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.WATCH noun
Definition of watch (noun)
- a small portable timepiece
- synonyms: ticker
- a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty
- a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
- synonyms: vigil
- the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty
- a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
- the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)
- synonyms: vigil
WATCH verb
Definition of watch (verb)
- look attentively
- "watch a basketball game"
- 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"
- synonyms: follow, keep an eye on, observe, watch over
- see or watch
- observe with attention
- "They watched as the murderer was executed"
- synonyms: look on
- be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful
- observe or determine by looking
- "Watch how the dog chases the cats away"
- find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
Source: Princeton University Wordnet