watch
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Sense 1
- verb
- A1
to keep your eyes on a person, a thing or a screen for some time while something happens
We watched the whole series over one long rainy weekend.
Do you want to watch the match with us tonight?
She watches the news every morning while she eats breakfast.
Thousands of people watched the concert live on their phones.
Common collocations: watch television · watch a film · watch a match · watch closely · watch online
Part of: Film and television, Media
Sense 2
- noun
- A1
a small clock that you wear on your wrist or carry in a pocket
My watch is five minutes fast, so I am never late.
He glanced at his watch and hurried towards the exit.
She got a silver watch when she finished her studies.
The strap of my watch broke while I was swimming.
Common collocations: wear a watch · look at your watch · a digital watch · set your watch · a watch strap
Part of: Times of day, Clothes
Sense 3 · less common
- verb
- B1
to look after someone or something for a while, or to be careful about a possible danger
Could you watch my bag while I buy the tickets?
Watch your step, the floor near the door is wet.
A neighbour watches the children until their parents come home.
Common collocations: watch the children · watch your step · watch the time · watch your language
Part of: Family, Talking to people
Forms
- past
- watched
- plural
- watches
- third_person
- watches
- past_participle
- watched