watches Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a small portable timepiece
   ticker; watch.
   
2. noun a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty
   watch.
   
3. noun a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
   vigil; watch.
   
4. noun the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty
   watch.
   
5. noun a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
   lookout; picket; sentry; watch; lookout man; scout; spotter; sentinel.
   
6. noun the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)
   vigil; watch.
   
7. verb look attentively
   watch.
   
   • watch a basketball game
8. verb follow with the eyes or the mind
   watch over; follow; observe; watch; keep an eye on.
   
   • Keep an eye on the baby, please!
   • The world is watching Sarajevo
   • She followed the men with the binoculars
9. verb see or watch
   catch; see; watch; take in; view.
   
   • view a show on television
   • This program will be seen all over the world
   • view an exhibition
   • Catch a show on Broadway
   • see a movie
10. verb observe with attention
    look on; watch.
    
    • They watched as the murderer was executed
11. verb be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful
    look out; watch out; watch.
    
    • Watch out for pickpockets!
12. verb observe or determine by looking
    watch.
    
    • Watch how the dog chases the cats away
13. verb find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
    learn; watch; see; determine; ascertain; find out; check.
    
    • I want to see whether she speaks French
    • See whether it works
    • find out if he speaks Russian
    • Check whether the train leaves on time

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