watch
noun(watch)
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
watch
verb(watch)
see or watch
watch
verb(watch)
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
watch
noun(watch)
a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
watch
verb(watch)
observe with attention
Synonyms: look on,
Examples:
They watched as the murderer was executed.
watch
noun(watch)
a small portable timepiece
watch
verb(watch)
follow with the eyes or the mind
Examples:
The world is watching Sarajevo.
watch
verb(watch)
be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful
Synonyms: look out, watch out,
watch
noun(watch)
the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)
watch
noun(watch)
a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty
watch
verb(watch)
look attentively
Examples:
Watch a basketball game.
watch
noun(watch)
the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty
watch
(watch)
observe or determine by looking