watch
gb/wˈɔt͡ʃ/ us/wˈɔt͡ʃ/
A1
Inglese
~ 2600
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Verbo
A1
action
1
look at attentively
To look at something for some time and pay attention to it.
Schema d'uso:
to watch [something/someone]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'watch' with 'see'. 'Watch' implies looking for a period of time, while 'see' can happen instantly without focus.
Sinonimi
observe (More formal and often used in scientific or careful viewing contexts.)
Contrari
ignore (Means to deliberately not pay attention to something.)
Collocazioni
watch TV
|watch a movie
|watch closely
|watch someone
|watch what happens
Temi
daily life
|entertainment
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- She likes to watch the sunset from her balcony.
- I watched the children play in the park.
- We stayed up late to watch the football match.
- Please watch the road while you're driving.
- He watched as the train pulled away.
Esempi per chi studia
- I watch TV every night.
- We watch birds in the garden.
- He watches his baby sister.
- She watches the cars go by.
- They watch the game together.
Sostantivo
A1
entity
2
timepiece worn on body
A small clock you wear on your wrist or keep in your pocket.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'watch' (small, portable) with 'clock' (larger, fixed).
Sinonimi
timepiece (A more formal or general word for any device that tells the time.)
Contrari
clock (Not a direct opposite, but refers to a larger, stationary time-telling device.)
Collocazioni
wear a watch
|digital watch
|wrist watch
|set a watch
|look at your watch
Temi
daily life
|technology
|daily_life
|time
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- He looked at his watch and realized he was late.
- I bought a new watch yesterday.
- Her watch stopped working after it got wet.
- This watch is waterproof up to 50 meters.
- He wears a smart watch that tracks his steps.
Esempi per chi studia
- I have a new watch.
- She wears a gold watch.
- My watch is broken.
- He looks at his watch.
- This is my favorite watch.
Verbo
A2
action
3
be alert for danger
To look carefully for something dangerous or important.
Schema d'uso:
to watch for [something]
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'watch for' with 'look for'. 'Watch for' means to be alert to notice something when it appears; 'look for' means to try to find it actively.
Sinonimi
monitor (Implies ongoing checking or observation, often technical or systematic.)
Contrari
neglect (Failing to pay attention or care when it is needed.)
Collocazioni
watch for signs
|watch out for traffic
|watch your step
Temi
safety
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- Watch for pedestrians when you drive through the city.
- The nurse watched for any changes in his condition.
- You should watch out for pickpockets in crowded areas.
- Parents must watch their children near water.
- Watch for falling rocks along this road.
Esempi per chi studia
- Watch for cars before you cross.
- Please watch your step.
- We must watch for danger.
- She watches for her friend at the station.
- Watch out for the dog.
Sostantivo
B1
event
4
period of guard duty
A time when someone guards or looks after something.
Sinonimi
vigil (Often used for staying awake at night to keep watch, sometimes with ceremonial or mourning connotations.)
Contrari
off-duty (Refers to not being on duty or responsible at that moment.)
Collocazioni
stand watch
|on watch
|night watch
Temi
security
|military
|work
|law
Esempi
- The soldiers took turns standing watch.
- He was on night watch at the factory.
- During her watch, nothing unusual happened.
- The guard kept careful watch over the entrance.
- They maintained a constant watch on the prisoner.
Esempi per chi studia
- The guard is on watch now.
- He had the night watch.
- We take turns to stand watch.
- She is on watch until morning.
- They keep watch over the house.
Grammatica
Forma base
watch
IPA
GB/wˈɔt͡ʃ/
US/wˈɔt͡ʃ/
Sillabe e accento
watch (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (watch)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: watch
- Plural: watch, watches
Verb
- Base: watch
- 3rd Person Singular: watches
- Present Participle: watching
- Past: watched
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
on the watch for
1/ˈɔn ðə wˈɔt͡ʃ fɚ/
fixed phrase
alert and looking for something specific
Looking carefully for something, often danger or chance.
Esempi
- Police are on the watch for any suspicious activity.
- She's always on the watch for new fashion trends.
watch out
1/wˈɔt͡ʃ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
be careful of danger
Be careful because something dangerous may happen.
Esempi
- Watch out! There's a car coming.
- You need to watch out for icy roads in winter.
watch over
1/wˈɔt͡ʃ ˈoʊvɚ/
phrasal verb
protect by observing closely
To protect and care for someone or something by watching them closely.
Esempi
- The babysitter watched over the children until their parents came home.
- Volunteers are watching over the endangered turtles.
watch your step
1/wˈɔt͡ʃ jˈʊɹ stˈɛp/
idiom
be careful moving/behaving
Be careful when you walk or when you act, so you don't get hurt or cause trouble.
Esempi
- Watch your step on the wet floor.
- You'd better watch your step around the boss.
watch your step
2/wˈɔt͡ʃ jˈʊɹ stˈɛp/
idiom
Be careful walking or acting
Be careful about where you walk or how you behave so you don't get hurt or cause problems.
Esempi
- Watch your step on these icy stairs.
- You’d better watch your step around the boss today.
keep an eye on
1/kˈip ən ˈaɪ ˈɔn/
idiom
Watch carefully for safety/attention
To watch someone or something carefully to make sure they are safe or doing what they should.
Esempi
- Can you keep an eye on the kids while I cook?
- Can you keep an eye on my bag while I go to the restroom?
- Please keep an eye on my bag while I'm away.
- Parents should keep an eye on their children at the park.
- She kept an eye on the soup while it was cooking.
keep an eye on
2/kˈip ən ˈaɪ ˈɔn/
idiom
watch or monitor
to watch someone or something carefully
Esempi
- Can you keep an eye on my bag while I buy a ticket?
- Please keep an eye on the children in the garden.
- We need to keep an eye on costs this month.