Transcription
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- [woch]
- /wɒtʃ/
- /wɒtʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [woch]
- /wɒtʃ/
Definitions of watching word
- verb without object watching 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 watching 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 watching to be careful or cautious: Watch when you cross the street. 1
- verb without object watching to keep awake, especially for a purpose; remain vigilant, as for protection or safekeeping: to watch with a sick person. 1
- verb without object watching to keep vigil, as for devotional purposes. 1
- verb without object watching to keep guard: She was assigned to watch at the door. 1
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Origin of watching
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 Watching
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
watching 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
watching usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for watching
adj watching
noun watching
- gaze — stare
- inspecting — Present participle of inspect.
- looking — to turn one's eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see: He looked toward the western horizon and saw the returning planes.
- observation — an act or instance of noticing or perceiving.
- observing — to see, watch, perceive, or notice: He observed the passersby in the street.
Top questions with watching
- what am i watching?
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