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/
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!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Watch derives from Old English 'wæcce', originally meaning 'to be awake' or 'to keep guard'. The sense of a timekeeping device emerged in the 15th century, stemming from the practice of night watchmen marking time during their shifts.
Breakdown
wæcce (to wake, to keep watch) evolved through Middle English 'wacche' to modern 'watch'. The noun sense developed from the watchman's duty to observe and mark the passage of time during night vigils.
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📝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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