Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [woch]
- /wɒtʃ/
- /ˌʌnˈwɒʧt /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [woch]
- /wɒtʃ/
Definitions of unwatched word
- verb without object unwatched to be alertly on the lookout, look attentively, or observe, as to see what comes, is done, or happens: to watch while an experiment is performed. 1
- verb without object unwatched to look or wait attentively and expectantly (usually followed by for): to watch for a signal; to watch for an opportunity. 1
- verb without object unwatched to be careful or cautious: Watch when you cross the street. 1
- verb without object unwatched to keep awake, especially for a purpose; remain vigilant, as for protection or safekeeping: to watch with a sick person. 1
- verb without object unwatched to keep vigil, as for devotional purposes. 1
- verb without object unwatched to keep guard: She was assigned to watch at the door. 1
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Origin of unwatched
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; 1580-90 for def 15; (v.) Middle English wacchen, Old English wæccan, doublet of wacian to be awake (see wake1); (noun) Middle English wacche, Old English wæcce, derivative of wæccan
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Parts of speech for Unwatched
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unwatched popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
unwatched usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unwatched
adjective unwatched
- declined — to withhold or deny consent to do, enter into or upon, etc.; refuse: He declined to say more about it.
- depreciated — Simple past tense and past participle of depreciate; reduced in value over time.
- disdained — Simple past tense and past participle of disdain.
- evaded — Simple past tense and past participle of evade.
- neglected — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
Antonyms for unwatched
adjective unwatched
- heeded — to give careful attention to: He did not heed the warning.
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