watch

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Noun
a small portable timepiece
Noun
a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship''s crew are on duty
Noun
a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
Noun
the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty
Noun
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
Noun
the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)
Verb
look attentively; "watch a basketball game"
Verb
follow with the eyes or the mind; "Keep an eye on the baby, please!"; "The world is watching Sarajevo"; "She followed the men with the binoculars"
Verb
see or watch; "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"
Verb
observe with attention; "They watched as the murderer was executed"
Verb
be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful; "Watch out for pickpockets!"
Verb
observe or determine by looking; "Watch how the dog chases the cats away"
Verb
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort; "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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