to watch

Verb · English

Meaning 1

to look at or observe something for a period of time

(observe something over a period of time)

Example

We like to watch TV together every evening.

Meaning 2

to keep guard or stay alert for something

(keep guard or stay alert)

Example

You should watch the door while I go inside.

Synonyms

observe, view, look at, monitor, keep an eye on

Grammar

present simple
i you we they
watch
he she it
watches
past simple
watched
past participle
watched
present participle
watching
auxiliary verb
to have

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