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watch
noun(watch)
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
Synonyms: lookout, lookout man, picket, scout, sentinel, sentry, spotter,
watch
verb(watch)
see or watch
Synonyms: catch, see, take in, view,
watch
verb(watch)
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
Synonyms: ascertain, check, determine, find out, learn, see,
watch
noun(watch)
a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
Synonyms: vigil,
watch
verb(watch)
observe with attention
Synonyms: look on,
Examples:
They watched as the murderer was executed.
watch
noun(watch)
a small portable timepiece
Synonyms: ticker,
watch
verb(watch)
follow with the eyes or the mind
Synonyms: follow, keep an eye on, observe, watch over,
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)
Synonyms: vigil,
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

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