Meaning of 'watch'

noun

a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe

Synonyms: vigil

noun

the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)

Synonyms: vigil

noun

a small portable timepiece

Synonyms: ticker

noun

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

Synonyms: picket

noun

a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty

noun

the period during which someone, especially a guard, is on duty

Example: "My watch lasted from midnight until dawn."

verb

find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

Synonyms: check

verb

observe with attention

Example: "They watched as the murderer was executed"

Synonyms: look on

verb

observe or determine by looking

verb

look attentively

Example: "watch a basketball game"

verb

see or watch

Synonyms: catch

verb

be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful

Synonyms: look out watch out

verb

follow with the eyes or the mind

Synonyms: follow observe watch over keep an eye on