1. watch - noun
· a small portable timepiece
Synonym(s): ticker
Hypernym(s): timepiece, timekeeper, horologe
2. watch - noun
· a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty
Hypernym(s): shift, work_shift, duty_period
3. watch - noun
· a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
Synonym(s): vigil
Hypernym(s): surveillance
4. watch - noun
· the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty
Hypernym(s): time_period, period_of_time, period
5. watch - noun
· a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
Synonym(s): lookout, lookout_man, sentinel, sentry, spotter, scout, picket
Hypernym(s): watchman, watcher, security_guard
6. watch - noun
· the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)
Synonym(s): vigil
Hypernym(s): rite, religious_rite
7. watch - verb
· look attentively; "watch a basketball game"
8. watch - verb
· follow with the eyes or the mind; "Keep an eye on the baby, please!"; "The world is watching Sarajevo"; "She followed the men with the binoculars"
Synonym(s): observe, follow, watch_over, keep_an_eye_on
Hypernym(s): check, check_up_on, look_into, check_out, suss_out, check_over, go_over, check_into
9. watch - verb
· see or watch; "view a show on television"; "This program will be seen all over the world"; "view an exhibition"; "Catch a show on Broadway"; "see a movie"
Synonym(s): view, see, catch, take_in
Hypernym(s): watch
10. watch - verb
· observe with attention; "They watched as the murderer was executed"
Synonym(s): look_on
11. watch - verb
· be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful; "Watch out for pickpockets!"
Synonym(s): look_out, watch_out
12. watch - verb
· observe or determine by looking; "Watch how the dog chases the cats away"
13. watch - verb
· find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort; "I want to see whether she speaks French"; "See whether it works"; "find out if he speaks Russian"; "Check whether the train leaves on time"
Synonym(s): determine, check, find_out, see, ascertain, learn
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