watch
🇺🇸
/wɑːtʃ/
🇬🇧
/wɒtʃ/
verb
A1
to look at something carefully for a while
I like to watch the birds in the garden.
A1
to take care of something for a short time
Can you watch my bag while I go to the restroom?
B1
to be careful with something
You need to watch your spending this month.
B1
to pay attention to changes
Doctors watch for any changes in the patient's condition.
R
to observe someone secretly
The detective decided to watch the suspect's movements.
noun
A1
a small clock worn on the wrist
My watch shows the time and date.
R
careful observation for safety
The security guard keeps a close watch on the building.
R
a time period for guarding duty
The sailor's watch starts at midnight.
R
a warning about possible bad weather
There is a storm watch in effect for our area.
translation
to look at something carefully for a while; to take care of something for a short time; to be careful with something; to pay attention to changes; to observe someone secretly
a small clock worn on the wrist; careful observation for safety; a time period for guarding duty; a warning about possible bad weather
Word Forms
3rd Present
watches
Past
watched
Perfect
watched
Progressive
watching
Plural
watches