watch

A1
Pronunciation
/wɒt͡ʃ/
/wɑt͡ʃ/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

A portable or wearable timepiece.

Example Sentences
  • More people today carry a watch on their wrists than in their pockets.
2 Definition

The act of guarding and observing someone or something.

3 Definition

A particular time period when guarding is kept.

Example Sentences
  • The second watch of the night began at midnight.
4 Definition

A person or group of people who guard.

Example Sentences
  • The watch stopped the travelers at the city gates.
5 Definition

The post or office of a watchman; also, the place where a watchman is posted, or where a guard is kept.

6 Definition

A group of sailors and officers aboard a ship or shore station with a common period of duty: starboard watch, port watch.

7 Definition

A period of time on duty, usually four hours in length; the officers and crew who tend the working of a vessel during the same watch. (FM 55–501).

8 Definition

The act of seeing, or viewing, for a period of time.

Verb
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

To look at, see, or view for a period of time.

Example Sentences
  • I'm tired of watching TV.
2 Definition

To observe over a period of time; to notice or pay attention.

Example Sentences
  • Put a little baking soda in some vinegar and watch what happens.
3 Definition

To mind, attend, or guard.

Example Sentences
  • He has to watch the kids that afternoon.
4 Definition

To be wary or cautious of.

Example Sentences
  • You should watch that guy. He has a reputation for lying.
5 Definition

To attend to dangers to or regarding.

Example Sentences
  • Watch what you say.
6 Definition

To remain awake with a sick or dying person; to maintain a vigil.

7 Definition

To be vigilant or on one's guard.

Example Sentences
  • For some must watch, while some must sleep: So runs the world away.
8 Definition

To act as a lookout.

9 Definition

(of a buoy) To serve the purpose of a watchman by floating properly in its place.

10 Definition

To be awake.

11 Definition

To be on the lookout for; to wait for expectantly.