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Watching

verb
/ˈwɒtʃɪŋ/
Word Frequency: 24.7

Definitions

1.verbTo look at, see, or view for a period of time.
"I'm tired of watching TV."
2.verbTo observe over a period of time; to notice or pay attention.
"Put a little baking soda in some vinegar and watch what happens."
3.verbTo mind, attend, or guard.
"He has to watch the kids that afternoon."
4.verbTo be wary or cautious of.
"You should watch that guy. He has a reputation for lying."
5.verbTo attend to dangers to or regarding.
"Watch what you say."
6.verbTo remain awake with a sick or dying person; to maintain a vigil.
7.verbTo be vigilant or on one's guard.
"For some must watch, while some must sleep: So runs the world away."
8.verbTo act as a lookout.
9.verb(of a buoy) To serve the purpose of a watchman by floating properly in its place.
10.verbTo be awake.
11.verbTo be on the lookout for; to wait for expectantly.
12.nounThe act of one who watches.

Synonyms

observationobservanceviewingobserveobserverobservinglisteningviewremarknotingcommentinspect

Antonyms

ignore

Rhymes With

botchingtrochingnotchingscotchingbirdwatchingrewatchingah chingah chung
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