to watch
∞
1.0
- verb
- /wɑtʃ/
:
vigilar
- You need to watch your step when hiking on rocky trails.
- watch your step
- watch closely
- watch carefully
What do you think Americans need to watch out for themselves?
- What do you think Americans need to watch out for themselves?
- All that the one thing to watch out for is entitlement.
- That basically means cities must watch out what lights they install.
- She said, well, OK, but you got to watch what you say.
Examples
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So in this formerly proud and prosperous nation, we're watching our roads, bridges, and water systems crumble apart.
Academic text (2008) -
The signs remind customers to watch their things: "Theft doesn't take a break."
Academic text (2011) -
And so I think people watch with some nervous concern.
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Make sure you listen, watch, tell your friends to do the same.
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We never had a chance To watch out for one another
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And watch your step every single minute.
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What do you think Americans need to watch out for themselves?
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Sometimes I have to stay home and watch her and not go out with my boyfriend or friends.
Academic text (2008) -
We would recommend users watch the first episodes of a show before watching later episodes.
Academic text (2011) -
At first, Herr Kommandant forbade the boy to watch, but it became routine, ever-present.
Fiction book (1990)
Synonyms
∞
1.6
To focus on someone or something and notice carefully
619
2.4
To watch something carefully to learn about it
582
3.0
To be careful to avoid danger or trouble
408
2.4
To watch someone or something carefully to make sure nothing bad happens
291
3.0
Watch carefully to notice danger or help someone
271
2.1
To pay careful attention to something
168
1.8
To be careful to avoid danger
153
1.6
Watch for danger or trouble
145
2.3
To look after someone or something to keep them safe
136
4.1
Be careful and watch for danger
134
3.2
Watch carefully for someone or something
104
6.8
Be careful about people who might try to harm you
97
3.8
Watch carefully for danger or a chance
43
3.9
To watch someone or something closely over time to see what happens
30
3.1
To stay alert and watch for danger or trouble
28
3.4
To watch carefully so you notice danger or changes
16
4.6
Watch carefully for something important or dangerous
10
3.4
To stay awake and guard people or a place
8
3.0
Look at a person or thing very carefully for a while to notice problems
2
3.1
To stay and watch to protect people or a place
1
6.0
Watch carefully for something you expect to see
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
2
4.6
To spend time looking at people and things happening around you without taking part
A humorous saying men use to remember important things before leaving the house
Phrasal Verbs
Compounds
- Specialized
Keeping a radio on all the time to listen for important messages
- Specialized
A time when someone keeps listening on a radio for important messages
- Specialized
The time on a ship from midnight to four in the morning when crew are on duty
- Jargon
A late-night work shift from midnight to early morning on ships or in factories
- Specialized
A shallow round glass dish used in labs to let liquids dry or to cover a beaker
- Archaic
A small metal key with a square hole used to wind old pocket devices that tell time
How Vigilant
Surface Forms
Etymology
Watch The verb meaning 'be alert' comes from the same old English root wæccan meaning 'to be awake'. That's why to watch means to be careful and ready to avoid danger.