observe
gb/əbzˈɚv/ us/əbzˈɚv/
B1
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 1400
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
வினைச்சொல்
B1
action
1
Watch closely to notice details
To look at something carefully to see what is happening.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to observe [someone/something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'observe' with 'look at'. 'Look at' can be casual, while 'observe' suggests paying attention to details or studying something.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
watch (More general; can be less formal or less detailed observation.)
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monitor (Implies continuous or systematic observation, often over time.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
ignore (Not pay attention to something or someone.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
observe closely
|observe carefully
|observe the behavior
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|science
|work
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- The teacher observed the students during the exam.
- Scientists observed the birds in their natural habitat.
- He observed her reaction to the news.
- We observed the workers as they repaired the road.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I observed the cat playing.
- She observed the children in the park.
- We observed the stars at night.
வினைச்சொல்
B1
action
2
Notice or perceive something
To see or notice something.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to observe that [clause]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may overuse 'see' instead of 'observe' when they mean to say they noticed something specific or important.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
notice (More common and informal; simply becoming aware of something.)
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perceive (More formal and can include senses beyond sight.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
overlook (Fail to notice something.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
observe that
|observe a change
|observe a difference
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- She observed that he seemed tired.
- I observed a slight change in his tone.
- They observed no signs of damage.
- We observed that the lights were off.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I observed that she was sad.
- He observed a bird on the tree.
- We observed no cars on the street.
வினைச்சொல்
formal
B2
action
3
Follow a law or custom
To do what a law, rule, or custom says you must do.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to observe [a law/rule/custom]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse this with 'celebrate' when talking about holidays. 'Observe' means to follow traditions or customs, not necessarily to have fun.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
comply with (Formal; stresses meeting requirements of rules or laws.)
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follow (More general and less formal than 'observe'.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
break (Fail to follow a law, rule, or custom.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
observe the law
|observe tradition
|observe protocol
கருப்பொருள்கள்
law
|culture
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- Citizens are expected to observe the law.
- They observe local customs when traveling abroad.
- The ceremony will observe strict protocol.
- We must observe all safety regulations.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- We observe the school rules.
- They observe the holiday every year.
- You must observe safety rules here.
வினைச்சொல்
formal
B2
action
4
Make a remark about something noticed
To say something about what you see or know.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to observe that [clause]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes use 'say' instead of 'observe' in formal contexts. 'Observe' here is more formal and often used in reporting speech in writing.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
remark (Neutral; simply making a comment.)
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note (Often used for making factual observations.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
withhold comment (Not make any comment about what was noticed.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
observe wryly
|observe drily
|observe politely
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- She observed that the weather was unusually warm for October.
- He observed dryly that nothing had changed.
- The judge observed that the witness seemed nervous.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- He observed that it was raining.
- She observed that he looked tired.
- They observed that no one was there.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
observe
IPA
GB/əbzˈɚv/
US/əbzˈɚv/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
ob - serve (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 2nd syllable (serve)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Verb
- Base: observe
- 3rd Person Singular: observes
- Present Participle: observing
- Past: observed
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
observes
verb
observing
verb
observed
verb
Core family
observation
noun B1
observer
noun B1
Related words
observant
adjective
observable
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
unobserved
adjective
unobservant
adjective
Advanced or less common
சொற்றொடர்கள்
observe a holiday
1/əbzˈɚv ə hˈɑlɪdˌeɪ/
fixed phrase
Celebrate or mark a holiday according to tradition
To take part in activities or customs for a holiday.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Many countries observe Independence Day with fireworks.
- They observe the holiday with a family meal every year.
observe silence
2/əbzˈɚv sˈaɪləns/
fixed phrase
formal
Remain silent for a set time
To stay completely quiet for a period of time, usually to show respect or remember someone.
உதாரணங்கள்
- The crowd observed silence in memory of the victims.
- We will observe silence for two minutes at noon.
observe the rules
3/əbzˈɚv ðə ɹˈulz/
fixed phrase
Follow established rules or guidelines
To do what the rules say you must do.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Please observe the rules while using the library.
- Drivers must observe the rules of the road at all times.