watch
Observe with attention
Watch, most frequently used as a verb, combines the idea of see with intention and duration.
When you watch something you turn your eyes or attention to it with some purpose: watch a movie, watch the children.
If you tell someone to watch it, the it references something that may pose a risk.
The noun watch may indicate an instance or the act of watching when it is done for protection: keep watch, neighborhood watch.
In meteorology, a watch is slightly less imminent than a warning: a tornado watch.
The most frequent use of the noun watch is a clock worn on the wrist or carried in the pocket.
Portable hinged timepiece
- chronometerPrecision timekeeping instrument
- timerDuration-tracking mechanism
- digitalOf discrete data
- analogComparable equivalent
quartz · mechanical · horology · dial · hands · face · bezel · strap
Expensive nonessential comfort
- designerOne who plans appearances
- brandCompany's product line name
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- accessoriesSupplementary items or adornments
style · timepiece · collection · craftsmanship · Rolex · Cartier · smartwatch · vintage
Keep from harm
- safeguardPrecaution against harm
- tendCare for or incline
- mindSeat of consciousness
- overseeManage and direct
supervise · lookout · sentry · sentinel · vigil · patrol · duty · post
Concentrated attention point
- heedGive careful attention
- noticeBecome aware of
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
- observationAttentive watching or remark
alertness · vigilance · caution · wariness · mindfulness · careful · attentive · wary
Element seventy-nine
- silverLustrous white precious metal
- platinumDense precious silvery metal
- diamondCrystallized carbon gemstone
- gemstoneOrnamental cut mineral
bracelet · metal · crystal · pearl · bezel · encrusted · ornate · precious
Ongoing observation of something
- CCTVSurveillance camera network
- securityProtection from threat
- camerasVisual recording devices
- trackingMonitoring location over time
stakeout · spying · reconnaissance · undercover · tailing · shadowing · observation · intel
pocketwatch
Portable hinged timepiece
- chronometerPrecision timekeeping instrument
- timerDuration-tracking mechanism
- digitalOf discrete data
analog · quartz · mechanical · horology · dial · hands · face · bezel · strap · band
luxury
Expensive nonessential comfort
accessories · style · timepiece · collection · craftsmanship · Rolex · Cartier · smartwatch · vintage · heirloom
look
Direct one's gaze
stare · glance · peer · witness · behold · survey · scan · inspect · examine · scrutinize
protect
Keep from harm
oversee · supervise · lookout · sentry · sentinel · vigil · patrol · duty · post · keep
focus
Concentrated attention point
observation · alertness · vigilance · caution · wariness · mindfulness · careful · attentive · wary · prudent
wake-up
Emerge from sleep
reminder · timer · alert · morning · vibrate · notification · daily · set · dismiss
gold
Element seventy-nine
- silverLustrous white precious metal
- platinumDense precious silvery metal
- diamondCrystallized carbon gemstone
gemstone · bracelet · metal · crystal · pearl · bezel · encrusted · ornate · precious · setting
monitoring
Ongoing observation of something
tracking · stakeout · spying · reconnaissance · undercover · tailing · shadowing · observation · intel · wiretap
binge
Bout of excess
show · series · movie · film · episode · screen · marathon · premiere · broadcast · audience
watchignore
Refuse to notice
neglect · overlook · disregard · look away · inattention
watchwall clock
Time-telling fixture overhead
grandfather clock · sundial · hourglass · clock · mantel clock
- watch outWarning to be careful
- watch thisCall for attention
- watch itWarning to be cautious
- watch meDemand for attention
- watch overMonitor protectively
- watch your stepWarning about hazards underfoot
watching, watched, watchful, watcher, watchman, watchdog, watch out, watches, watch over