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verb

ˈwäch How to pronounce watch (audio)
Definition of watchnext
1
as in to observe
to keep one's eyes on I turned my head to continue watching the bird as it flew away

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2
as in to follow
to take notice of and be guided by watch what I do when I run into that kind of problem

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3
as in to monitor
to pay continued close attention to (something) for a particular purpose watched the situation to see if it improved

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4
as in to care
to have an interest or concern for you should watch what you eat if you want a long, healthy life

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5
as in to supervise
to take charge of especially on behalf of another hired a high school girl to watch their daughter until they got home from work

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watch

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noun

1
as in guard
a person or group that watches over someone or something the neighborhood crime watch

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as in watchfulness
the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of activity, opportunity, or danger kept a watch over the sick baby

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3
as in lookout
an act or period of watching for signs of activity, danger, or opportunity the little boy kept watch at the window for signs of Santa and his sleigh

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Recent Examples of watch
Verb
How to watch Blue Origin launch livestream The launch is happening at Launch Site One in Southwest Texas. — Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025 The Spring Game crowd was a far cry from past years when dozens or hundreds showed up to watch blocking and tackling. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
Under Munteanu’s watch, Vuelta Germany successfully integrated German entities – SquareOne Entertainment, Telepool, and EuroVideo – aligning operations and key functions under one roof. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2025 The Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station watch commander informed the Times no crime had taken place at the residence. — Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for watch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watch
  1. observe
  2. follow
  3. monitor
  4. care
  5. supervise
  6. guard
  7. lookout
  8. eye
Verb
  • But three state representatives are looking to change that by introducing a bill that acknowledges the cultural and religious importance of Three Kings Day by allowing students in Connecticut to observe the holiday.
    — Frank E. Lockwood, arkansasonline.com, 15 Feb. 2025
  • The federal government observes George Washington's Birthday.
    — Joy Jackson, arkansasonline.com, 15 Feb. 2025
Definition of observe
Verb
  • Opta defines these sequences as an attempt on goal created after the defending side attack quickly following a regain of possession inside their own half.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • According to reports from Variety and the BBC, the Sin City actor, 72, agreed on Saturday, April 21, to exit the show following a disagreement between himself and fellow housemate Chris Hughes.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of follow
Verb
  • These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Authorities also will monitor air quality for radiation and use drones and surveillance cameras to keep an eye on the crowds.
    — Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of monitor
Verb
  • There are no international organizations that this Administration remotely cares about.
    — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Remote work is not the only factor in a job that U.S. professionals care about.
    — Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of care
Verb
  • Nutley directed academic services at St. Xavier, and supervised a program aimed at helping teens who were struggling academically, according to court documents obtained by TMZ.
    — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Shapiro supervises them all, on both scientific and ethical matters.
    — D. T. Max, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of supervise
Noun
  • The Kings finalized a deal with free agent guard Terence Davis on Wednesday, bringing back a member of the original Beam Team.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Atlanta was led by Onyeka Okongwu (30 points, 14 rebounds) and All-NBA guard Trae Young (28 points).
    — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of guard
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  • So Pratt stayed on the lookout to make sure none of his castmates — who include Housewives Cynthia Bailey and Kim Zolciak-Biermann, Bachelor Nation’s Demi Burnett, Clare Crawley and Susan Noles, The Apprentice’s Omarosa and Dancing with the Stars pro Val Chmerkovskiy — escaped.
    — Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Every step of the way, stay on the lookout: Are there problems hiding around the corner or just below the surface?
    — Bruce Tulgan, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of lookout
Verb
  • Amid the uncertainty, European companies are eyeing an opportunity to pivot away from the U.S. market to avoid the effects of the tariffs.
    — Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
  • New technology being eyed for the fall would also allow students to use a badge when boarding and exiting the bus.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2025
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