watch
gb/wˈɔt͡ʃ/ us/wˈɔt͡ʃ/
A1
Engleză
~ 2600
néz, figyel, óra, karóra, vigyáz, őrség, ügyelet
VERB
A1
1
Tipar de utilizare:
to watch [something/someone]
She likes to watch the sunset from her balcony.
Szereti az erkélyéről nézni a naplementét.
I watched the children play in the park.
Néztem, ahogy a gyerekek a parkban játszanak.
We stayed up late to watch the football match.
Please watch the road while you're driving.
He watched as the train pulled away.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I watch TV every night.
Minden este tévét nézek.
We watch birds in the garden.
Madarakat figyelünk a kertben.
He watches his baby sister.
She watches the cars go by.
They watch the game together.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'watch' with 'see'. 'Watch' implies looking for a period of time, while 'see' can happen instantly without focus.
Sens
look at attentively
Colocații
watch TV
|watch a movie
|watch closely
|watch someone
|watch what happens
Sinonime
observe (More formal and often used in scientific or careful viewing contexts.)
Antonime
ignore (Means to deliberately not pay attention to something.)
Teme
daily life
|entertainment
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
To look at something for some time and pay attention to it.
To look at something for a period of time, paying close attention to it.
SUBSTANTIV
A1
2
He looked at his watch and realized he was late.
Ránézett az órájára, és rájött, hogy késésben van.
I bought a new watch yesterday.
Tegnap vettem egy új órát.
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I have a new watch.
Új órám van.
She wears a gold watch.
Aranyórát visel.
My watch is broken.
He looks at his watch.
This is my favorite watch.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'watch' (small, portable) with 'clock' (larger, fixed).
Sens
timepiece worn on body
Colocații
wear a watch
|digital watch
|wrist watch
|set a watch
|look at your watch
Sinonime
timepiece (A more formal or general word for any device that tells the time.)
Antonime
clock (Not a direct opposite, but refers to a larger, stationary time-telling device.)
Teme
daily life
|technology
|daily_life
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
A small clock you wear on your wrist or keep in your pocket.
A small clock that you wear on your wrist or carry in your pocket to tell the time.
VERB
A2
3
Tipar de utilizare:
to watch for [something]
Watch for pedestrians when you drive through the city.
Figyelj a gyalogosokra, amikor a városban vezetsz.
The nurse watched for any changes in his condition.
Az ápoló figyelte, van-e bármilyen változás a beteg állapotában.
You should watch out for pickpockets in crowded areas.
Parents must watch their children near water.
Watch for falling rocks along this road.
Exemple pentru cursanți
Watch for cars before you cross.
Figyelj az autókra, mielőtt átmész az úton.
Please watch your step.
Kérem, vigyázzon, hová lép.
We must watch for danger.
She watches for her friend at the station.
Watch out for the dog.
Greșeală frecventă:
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.
Sens
be alert for danger
Colocații
watch for signs
|watch out for traffic
|watch your step
Sinonime
monitor (Implies ongoing checking or observation, often technical or systematic.)
Antonime
neglect (Failing to pay attention or care when it is needed.)
Teme
safety
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
To look carefully for something dangerous or important.
To be alert and pay attention to possible danger, problems, or changes.
SUBSTANTIV
B1
4
The soldiers took turns standing watch.
A katonák felváltva álltak őrséget.
He was on night watch at the factory.
Éjszakai őrségben volt a gyárban.
During her watch, nothing unusual happened.
The guard kept careful watch over the entrance.
They maintained a constant watch on the prisoner.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The guard is on watch now.
Az őr most őrségben van.
He had the night watch.
Ő volt beosztva éjszakai őrségre.
We take turns to stand watch.
She is on watch until morning.
They keep watch over the house.
Sens
period of guard duty
Colocații
stand watch
|on watch
|night watch
Sinonime
vigil (Often used for staying awake at night to keep watch, sometimes with ceremonial or mourning connotations.)
Antonime
off-duty (Refers to not being on duty or responsible at that moment.)
Teme
security
|military
|work
|law
Definiție
A time when someone guards or looks after something.
A period of time during which a person stays alert to guard or observe something.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
watch
IPA
GB/wˈɔt͡ʃ/
US/wˈɔt͡ʃ/
Silabe și accent
watch (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (watch)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: watch
- Plural: watch, watches
Verb
- Base: watch
- 3rd Person Singular: watches
- Present Participle: watching
- Past: watched
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- Could you keep an eye on my laptop for a minute?
- The doctor wants to keep an eye on my blood pressure.