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What does the word watch mean?

Part of speech: verb transitive

To observe closely; keep in view; guard.

Part of speech: verb

To be on the alert; be wakeful; serve as a watchman.

Part of speech: verb

To wait expectantly; followed by for.

Part of speech: noun

Vigilant observation; wakefulness.

Part of speech: noun

A watcher; watchman; guard; also, watchmen collectively.

Part of speech: noun

The period of time that one set of men is on duty; a division of the night; also, the men on duty.

Part of speech: noun

A pocket mechanism for keeping time.

Usage examples for watch

" We are in plenty of time," Terence said, looking at his watch. – With Moore At Corunna by G. A. Henty
I want to watch your face. – The Wealth of Echindul by Noel Miller Loomis
If Unc' Jefferson were here he'd say, 'Bettah watch out! – The Valiants of Virginia by Hallie Erminie Rives

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