Watch ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Watch ( verb )

1. To look at or observe attentively and carefully over a period of time.
2. To keep an eye on or keep track of something or someone.
3. To wait for something to happen.
4. To keep guard over something or someone.

Origin:

From middle english wacchen, from old english wæccan ("to wake, watch"), from proto-germanic *wakjaną ("to wake, watch"), from proto-indo-european *weǵ- ("to be strong, be lively").

Examples:

1. She watched the children playing in the park.
2. He watched the clock as the minutes ticked away.
3. We watched the sunset from the top of the hill.
4. I'm watching the game on TV.
5. I'll be watching you to see if you need help.

(As a noun)

Watch ( noun )

1. To look at or observe attentively and carefully over a period of time.
2. To keep an eye on or keep track of something or someone.
3. To wait for something to happen.
4. To keep guard over something or someone.

Origin:

From middle english wacchen, from old english wæccan ("to wake, watch"), from proto-germanic *wakjaną ("to wake, watch"), from proto-indo-european *weǵ- ("to be strong, be lively").

Examples:

1. She watched the children playing in the park.
2. He watched the clock as the minutes ticked away.
3. We watched the sunset from the top of the hill.
4. I'm watching the game on TV.
5. I'll be watching you to see if you need help.