watch

/ˈwɒt͡ʃ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: watches · watching · watched

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A portable or wearable timepiece.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đồng hồ di động hoặc đeo được

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Noun

Examples

Meronyms: watch face, watch receiver, watchspring, watch battery, watchstrap, watch strap, watchband

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

Meaning · English

The act of guarding and observing someone or something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hành động bảo vệ và quan sát

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Noun

Examples

shepherds keeping watch by night

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

Meaning · English

To look at, see, or view for a period of time.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nhìn, xem hoặc theo dõi trong một khoảng thời gian

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Verb

Examples

Watching the clock will not make time go faster.

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

Meaning · English

To observe over a period of time; to notice or pay attention.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

quan sát trong một khoảng thời gian, để ý

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Verb

Examples

Watch this!

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.