watch
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: watches · watching · watched
Sense 1
A portable or wearable timepiece.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The act of guarding and observing someone or something.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To look at, see, or view for a period of time.
nhìn, xem hoặc theo dõi trong một khoảng thời gian
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Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To observe over a period of time; to notice or pay attention.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “watch” mean?
A portable or wearable timepiece.
Is “watch” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.