watching
word · lemma: watch
/ˈwɑtʃɪŋ/
WAH-ching
/wˈɒtʃɪŋ/
WO-ching
Definition
Looking at something carefully or for a period of time, such as a movie, a game, or a scene. Can also mean keeping an eye on something or someone.
Usage & Nuances
'Watching' is often used for screens (TV, movies) or situations needing attention ('watching the kids'). Less intense than 'observing,' but more than just 'looking.' Common collocations: 'watching TV,' 'watching over.'
Spanish: viendo - observandoPortuguese (BR): assistindo - observandoPortuguese (PT): a ver - a observarChinese (Simplified): 看Chinese (Traditional): 看Hindi: देख रहे हैं - देखनाArabic: يُشاهِد - يُراقِبBengali: দেখা - নজর রাখাRussian: смотрю - наблюдаюJapanese: 見ているVietnamese: xem - theo dõiKorean: 보고 있다 - 지켜보고 있다Turkish: izlemek - gözlemekUrdu: دیکھنا - نگرانی کرناIndonesian: menonton - mengawasi
Example Sentences
I am watching a movie.
basic
She is watching her little brother.
basic
They like watching football on TV.
basic
I've been watching the rain from my window.
natural
Are you watching what I'm doing?
natural
We spent the afternoon watching people in the park.
natural