nounπShareA portable or wearable timepiece."More people today carry a watch on their wrists than in their pockets."timeweardeviceitemtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of guarding and observing someone or something."The security guard's watches protect the store from theft. "actionjobpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA particular time period when guarding is kept."The second watch of the night began at midnight."militarynauticaltimeperiodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person or group of people who guard."The watch stopped the travelers at the city gates."grouppersonjobpolicemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe post or office of a watchman; also, the place where a watchman is posted, or where a guard is kept."During the blackout, the soldiers manned the watches along the city walls, guarding against intruders. "jobpositionpolicemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA group of sailors and officers aboard a ship or shore station with a common period of duty: starboard watch, port watch."The captain divided the crew into three watches, ensuring someone was always on duty. "nauticalmilitarygroupsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA period of time on duty, usually four hours in length; the officers and crew who tend the working of a vessel during the same watch. (FM 55β501).""The ship's crew rotated through several watches throughout the day and night to keep it running smoothly." "nauticalmilitarytimejoborganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of seeing, or viewing, for a period of time."The nature watches on the river revealed a group of dolphins playing in the waves. "actionsensationtimeentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo look at, see, or view for a period of time."He watches television after dinner. "actiontimeentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo observe over a period of time; to notice or pay attention."Put a little baking soda in some vinegar and watch what happens."actiontimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mind, attend, or guard."He has to watch the kids that afternoon."actionjobservicepolicemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be wary or cautious of."You should watch that guy. He has a reputation for lying."attitudeactionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attend to dangers to or regarding."Watch what you say."actionjobservicepoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remain awake with a sick or dying person; to maintain a vigil."Every night, the daughter watches over her elderly mother, who is very ill. "medicinefamilysufferinghumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be vigilant or on one's guard."For some must watch, while some must sleep: So runs the world away."actionpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo act as a lookout."The older brother watches for the school bus every afternoon, so his younger sister knows when to get ready. "policemilitaryactionjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a buoy) To serve the purpose of a watchman by floating properly in its place."The harbor buoy watches, bobbing steadily to ensure ships stay within safe channels. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be awake."The mother watches over her sleeping baby. "physiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be on the lookout for; to wait for expectantly."The dog patiently watches the door, waiting for its owner to come home. "actiontimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading