watch
//wɒtʃ//
Verb
watchInfinitive
watchPresent tense
watchedPast tense
watchedPast participle
watchingPresent participle
watchesThird-person singular
1
to look at something or someone for a period of time, paying attention to what is happening
We watched the children playing in the park.
2
to observe something carefully or monitor a situation
We need to watch the situation closely.
3
to take care of or guard someone or something
Can you watch my bag while I go to the bathroom?
4
to be careful or cautious about something
Watch what you say in front of the children.
Noun
watchSingular
watchesPlural
1
a small timepiece worn typically on the wrist or carried in a pocket
She looked at her watch to check the time.
2
a period of time during which a person or group is on duty to keep guard or observe
The soldiers took turns keeping watch during the night.