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Watched

/wɒtʃt/

To look at, see, or view for a period of time.

📖 Definitions of "Watched"

verb
  1. 1

    To look at, see, or view for a period of time.

    "I'm tired of watching TV."

  2. 2

    To observe over a period of time; to notice or pay attention.

    "Put a little baking soda in some vinegar and watch what happens."

  3. 3

    To mind, attend, or guard.

    "He has to watch the kids that afternoon."

  4. 4

    To be wary or cautious of.

    "You should watch that guy. He has a reputation for lying."

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Watched"

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WordDefinition
picketverb(intransitive) To protest, organized by a labour union, typically in front of the location of employment.
tickernounA ticker tape, either the traditional paper kind or a scrolling message on a screen.
sentrynounA guard, particularly on duty at the entrance to a military base.
lookout mannounA person employed to watch for danger etc.
lookoutnounA person on watch for approaching enemy, police, danger, etc.
sentinelverb(transitive) To watch over as a guard.
determineverbTo ascertain definitely; to figure out, find out, or conclude by analyzing, calculating, or investigating.
scoutverb(transitive, intransitive) To explore a wide terrain, as if on a search.
catchverb(heading) To capture, overtake.
viewverb(transitive) To look at.
take inverb(transitive) To receive.
followverb(ambitransitive) To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction, especially with the intent of catching.
learnverbTo acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.
vigilverbTo participate in a vigil.
look onverb(idiomatic) To watch; to observe without participating.
watch oververb(idiomatic) To guard and protect.
observeverb(transitive) To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.
find outverb(transitive, idiomatic) To discover, as by asking or investigating.
keep an eye onverb(idiomatic) To watch and pay attention to, in case of misbehaviour or mishap.
ascertainverb(transitive) To find out definitely; to discover or establish.

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