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Meaning ofwatchin English

watch

us//wɑtʃ//uk//wɒtʃ//

Pluralwatches
Past Tensewatched
Participle Verbwatching
Third Person Singularwatches

Definitions

Verb
1. to view or observe something
  I will watch the movie tonight.
2. to notice or pay attention; over time
  She will watch over the kids during the party.
3. to stay awake with someone; maintain vigil
  The family stayed up all night to watch over their sick grandmother.
4. to act as a lookout; observe surroundings
  The crew will watch for any signs of bad weather.
Noun
1. the act of guarding someone
  The security guard is on watch at the entrance.
2. a person guarding or observing
  The nurse assigned to watch the patient took a short break.
3. the act of observing or viewing something over time
  The doctor ordered a 24-hour watch on the patient's condition.
4. a period of duty; ship maintenance
  The ship is in dry dock for its regular watch and maintenance.
5. a nautical team on duty
  The crew served on the morning watch aboard the ship.
6. a post or station for observation; guarding
  The security company manned a watch at the entrance of the building.

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