watch — to look at something carefully or for a period of time
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to look at something carefully or for a period of time
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɑːtʃ/
Korean meaning: 보다, 지켜보다
Korean pronunciation: 워치 (강세: 워치)
Example Sentences
- My cat loves to watch the fish tank like it's the most exciting movie ever.
- I need to watch my weight, but pizza keeps calling my name.
- Can you watch my bag while I go to the bathroom?
watch
VERB//wɑːtʃ//
to look at something carefully or for a period of time
A parent carefully watches their child play on the monkey bars
Watch closely to make the perfect catch!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'wæcce'에서 유래되었으며, 원래 '깨어 있다', '경계하다'는 의미였습니다. 시간을 재는 기계라는 뜻은 15세기경부터 사용되기 시작했는데, 밤에 경비를 서며 시간을 재던 관습에서 비롯되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat loves to watch the fish tank like it's the most exciting movie ever.”
“I need to watch my weight, but pizza keeps calling my name.”
“Can you watch my bag while I go to the bathroom?”
“My expensive watch stopped working the day after the warranty expired.”
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