watching

/ˈwɑtʃɪŋ/

IPA: /W AA1 CH IH0 NG/

verb

1
To look at, see, or view for a period of time.
“I'm tired of watching TV.”
2
To observe over a period of time; to notice or pay attention.
“Put a little baking soda in some vinegar and watch what happens.”
3
To mind, attend, or guard.
“He has to watch the kids that afternoon.”
4
To be wary or cautious of.
“You should watch that guy. He has a reputation for lying.”
5
To attend to dangers to or regarding.
“Watch what you say.”
6
To remain awake with a sick or dying person; to maintain a vigil.
7
To be vigilant or on one's guard.
“For some must watch, while some must sleep: So runs the world away.”
8
To act as a lookout.
9
(of a buoy) To serve the purpose of a watchman by floating properly in its place.
10
To be awake.
11
To be on the lookout for; to wait for expectantly.

Antonyms

noun

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