watch
word
/ˈwɑtʃ/, /ˈwɔtʃ/
WACH
/wˈɒtʃ/
WOTCH
Definition
A watch is a small clock worn on the wrist to tell time. It also means to look at or observe something carefully over a period of time.
Usage & Nuances
Used both as a noun (timepiece worn on the wrist) and a verb (to observe carefully). Common phrases: 'watch TV', 'watch out'. Informal and formal contexts. Don't confuse with 'look' which is more about directing your eyes than sustained observation.
Spanish: reloj - mirar - observarPortuguese (BR): relógio - assistir - observarPortuguese (PT): relógio - ver - observarChinese (Simplified): 手表 - 观看 - 注意Chinese (Traditional): 手錶 - 觀看 - 注意Hindi: घड़ी - देखना - नज़र रखनाArabic: ساعة - يراقب - يشاهدBengali: ঘড়ি - দেখানো (নজরে রাখা)Russian: часы - наблюдать - смотретьJapanese: 腕時計 - 見る - 見守るVietnamese: đồng hồ - xem - trông chừngKorean: 시계 - 지켜보다 - 보다Turkish: saat - izlemek - göz kulak olmakUrdu: گھڑی - دیکھنا - نگرانی کرناIndonesian: jam tangan - menonton - mengawasi
Example Sentences
Can you watch out for my bag while I go to the restroom?
natural
Please watch the children while they play.
basic
He wears a watch on his wrist.
basic
I like to watch movies on weekends.
basic
She's been watching the stars all night.
natural
Don't forget to watch the game tonight; it's important.
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