watch
gb/wˈɔt͡ʃ/ us/wˈɔt͡ʃ/
A1
อังกฤษ
~ 2600
ความหมาย
0 ความหมาย
คำกริยา
A1
action
1
look at attentively
To look at something for some time and pay attention to it.
รูปแบบการใช้:
to watch [something/someone]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes confuse 'watch' with 'see'. 'Watch' implies looking for a period of time, while 'see' can happen instantly without focus.
คำพ้องความหมาย
observe (More formal and often used in scientific or careful viewing contexts.)
คำตรงข้าม
ignore (Means to deliberately not pay attention to something.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
watch TV
|watch a movie
|watch closely
|watch someone
|watch what happens
หัวข้อ
daily life
|entertainment
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- 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.
คำนาม
A1
entity
2
timepiece worn on body
A small clock you wear on your wrist or keep in your pocket.
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes confuse 'watch' (small, portable) with 'clock' (larger, fixed).
คำพ้องความหมาย
timepiece (A more formal or general word for any device that tells the time.)
คำตรงข้าม
clock (Not a direct opposite, but refers to a larger, stationary time-telling device.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
wear a watch
|digital watch
|wrist watch
|set a watch
|look at your watch
หัวข้อ
daily life
|technology
|daily_life
|time
|core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- I have a new watch.
- She wears a gold watch.
- My watch is broken.
- He looks at his watch.
- This is my favorite watch.
คำกริยา
A2
action
3
be alert for danger
To look carefully for something dangerous or important.
รูปแบบการใช้:
to watch for [something]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
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.
คำพ้องความหมาย
monitor (Implies ongoing checking or observation, often technical or systematic.)
คำตรงข้าม
neglect (Failing to pay attention or care when it is needed.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
watch for signs
|watch out for traffic
|watch your step
หัวข้อ
safety
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- 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.
คำนาม
B1
event
4
period of guard duty
A time when someone guards or looks after something.
คำพ้องความหมาย
vigil (Often used for staying awake at night to keep watch, sometimes with ceremonial or mourning connotations.)
คำตรงข้าม
off-duty (Refers to not being on duty or responsible at that moment.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
stand watch
|on watch
|night watch
หัวข้อ
security
|military
|work
|law
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- 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.
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รูปคำในพจนานุกรม
watch
IPA
GB/wˈɔt͡ʃ/
US/wˈɔt͡ʃ/
พยางค์และการเน้นเสียง
watch (1 พยางค์)
Stress on 1st syllable (watch)
รูปคำ
Noun
- Base: watch
- Plural: watch, watches
Verb
- Base: watch
- 3rd Person Singular: watches
- Present Participle: watching
- Past: watched
กลุ่มคำที่เกี่ยวข้อง
วลีและสำนวน
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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.