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UK//ˈwɒtʃɪŋ//US//ˈwɑtʃɪŋ//

Meaning of Watching

In simple words: Looking at something for a while.

Watching in a sentence

  • She is watching a documentary about wildlife.
  • I spent the evening watching movies.
  • They were watching the sunset together.
  • I'm watching my favorite show right now.
  • He enjoys watching football games on weekends.

How to use Watching

Used for observing moving things or events. Suitable for both casual and formal contexts but avoid in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

watch + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'watch' on your wrist – you look at it often.

Related words

Collocations with Watching

  • watch TV
  • watch a movie
  • watch closely
  • watch for signs
  • watch the news

Synonyms for Watching

  • observing
  • viewing
  • gazing
  • staring
  • monitoring

Opposites of Watching

  • ignoring
  • disregarding

Common mistakes with Watching

  • Confused with 'look' or 'see'
  • Used incorrectly with non-living objects
  • Omitted the object when needed

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Frequently asked questions about Watching

What does Watching mean?

Looking at something for a while.

What is the definition of Watching?

The act of looking at something carefully over time.

How do you use Watching in a sentence?

She is watching a documentary about wildlife.

Can you give another example of Watching?

I spent the evening watching movies.

What are synonyms for Watching?

Common alternatives include observing, viewing, gazing, staring, monitoring.

What is the opposite of Watching?

Opposite meanings include ignoring, disregarding.

What words go with Watching?

It commonly pairs with watch TV, watch a movie, watch closely, watch for signs, watch the news.

What are common mistakes when using Watching?

Confused with 'look' or 'see' Used incorrectly with non-living objects Omitted the object when needed

How do you pronounce Watching?

US: //ˈwɑtʃɪŋ//, UK: //ˈwɒtʃɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Watching?

Used for observing moving things or events. Suitable for both casual and formal contexts but avoid in very formal writing.