A1verb 1K

Watch

🇬🇧 UK /["/wɒtʃ/","/ˈwɒtʃɪz/","/wɒtʃt/","/ˈwɒtʃɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/wɑːtʃ/","/ˈwɑːtʃɪz/","/wɑːtʃt/","/ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Watch

to look at somebody/something for a time, paying attention to what happens

In simple words: To look at something for a period of time.

Watch in a sentence

• I love to watch movies on the weekends.
• Can you watch the kids while I go grocery shopping?
• He wants to watch the new series that just came out.
• She had to watch her step on the icy sidewalk.
• I wear a watch to keep track of time.

How to use Watch

Used for looking at moving images or events. More formal contexts may use 'view' instead, while 'watch' is appropriate in casual conversations. Avoid using in highly formal writing.

Grammar pattern

watch + object (e.g. watch a movie)

Memory hint

Think of a 'watch' on your wrist that helps you keep track of time while observing.

Related words

Collocations with Watch

• carefully
• closely
• attentively
• could only
• continue to
• pause to
• for
• from
• in
• sit and watch
• stand and watch
• watch and wait

Synonyms for Watch

• view
• observe
• monitor
• see
• glance

Opposites of Watch

• ignore
• overlook
• neglect

Common mistakes with Watch

• 'Watched' vs 'watching': confusing past and present forms.
• 'Watch' is not used with 'something': saying 'watch something' instead of just 'watch'.
• Using 'watch' for inanimate objects like books, instead of 'read'.

Frequently asked questions about Watch

What does Watch mean?

To look at something for a period of time.

What is the definition of Watch?

to look at somebody/something for a time, paying attention to what happens

How do you use Watch in a sentence?

I love to watch movies on the weekends.

Can you give another example of Watch?

Can you watch the kids while I go grocery shopping?

What are synonyms for Watch?

Common alternatives include view, observe, monitor, see, glance.

What is the opposite of Watch?

Opposite meanings include ignore, overlook, neglect.

What words go with Watch?

It commonly pairs with carefully, closely, attentively, could only, continue to, pause to, for, from, in, sit and watch, stand and watch, watch and wait.

What are common mistakes when using Watch?

'Watched' vs 'watching': confusing past and present forms. 'Watch' is not used with 'something': saying 'watch something' instead of just 'watch'. Using 'watch' for inanimate objects like books, instead of 'read'.

How do you pronounce Watch?

US: /["/wɑːtʃ/","/ˈwɑːtʃɪz/","/wɑːtʃt/","/ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/wɒtʃ/","/ˈwɒtʃɪz/","/wɒtʃt/","/ˈwɒtʃɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Watch?

Used for looking at moving images or events. More formal contexts may use 'view' instead, while 'watch' is appropriate in casual conversations. Avoid using in highly formal writing.

What CEFR level is Watch?

"Watch" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.