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Keep watch

🇬🇧 UK //kiːp wɒtʃ// 🇺🇸 US //kiːp wɑtʃ//

Significato di Keep watch

To remain alert and attentive, especially for potential threats.

In simple words: To stay alert or pay attention, especially for danger.

Keep watch in una frase

• He was asked to keep watch over the campsite at night.
• The parent decided to keep watch while the children played in the park.
• As the storm approached, they kept watch for any signs of danger.
• She volunteered to keep watch during the night shift.
• You need to keep watch for any changes in the weather.

Come usare Keep watch

Used when monitoring a situation or being vigilant. Appropriate in both formal and informal contexts when discussing safety or alertness.

Grammar pattern

keep + object

Memory hint

Imagine a guard at a castle keeping watch for intruders.

Parole correlate

Collocations with Keep watch

• keep watch over
• keep a close watch
• keep watch for
• keep watch at night
• keep vigilant watch

Synonyms for Keep watch

• monitor
• observe
• guard
• oversee
• supervise

Common mistakes with Keep watch

• Confused with 'keep an eye on', which suggests a less formal level of vigilance.
• Using inappropriately in passive voice, as 'watch kept' sounds unnatural.

Domande frequenti su Keep watch

Cosa significa Keep watch?

To stay alert or pay attention, especially for danger.

Cosa significa Keep watch in italiano?

To stay alert or pay attention, especially for danger.

Qual è la definizione di Keep watch?

To remain alert and attentive, especially for potential threats.

Come si usa Keep watch in una frase?

He was asked to keep watch over the campsite at night.

Puoi fare un altro esempio di Keep watch?

The parent decided to keep watch while the children played in the park.

Quali sono i sinonimi di Keep watch?

Alcune alternative comuni sono monitor, observe, guard, oversee, supervise.

Quali parole si abbinano a Keep watch?

Si abbina spesso a keep watch over, keep a close watch, keep watch for, keep watch at night, keep vigilant watch.

Quali sono gli errori comuni con Keep watch?

Confused with 'keep an eye on', which suggests a less formal level of vigilance. Using inappropriately in passive voice, as 'watch kept' sounds unnatural.

Come si pronuncia Keep watch?

US: //kiːp wɑtʃ//, UK: //kiːp wɒtʃ//. Ascolta l'audio qui sopra per sentire la pronuncia madrelingua.

Quando dovrei usare Keep watch?

Used when monitoring a situation or being vigilant. Appropriate in both formal and informal contexts when discussing safety or alertness.