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Meaning of watch
noun
- A portable or wearable timepiece. Example: More people today carry a watch on their wrists than in their pockets.
- The act of guarding and observing someone or something.
- A particular time period when guarding is kept. Example: The second watch of the night began at midnight.
- A person or group of people who guard. Example: The watch stopped the travelers at the city gates.
- The post or office of a watchman; also, the place where a watchman is posted, or where a guard is kept.
verb
- To look at, see, or view for a period of time. Example: I'm tired of watching TV.
- To observe over a period of time; to notice or pay attention. Example: Put a little baking soda in some vinegar and watch what happens.
- To mind, attend, or guard. Example: He has to watch the kids that afternoon.
- To be wary or cautious of. Example: You should watch that guy. He has a reputation for lying.
- To attend to dangers to or regarding. Example: Watch what you say.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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