watch
gb/wˈɔt͡ʃ/ us/wˈɔt͡ʃ/
A1
Англійська
~ 2600
néz, figyel, óra, karóra, vigyáz, őrség, ügyelet
ДІЄСЛОВО
A1
1
Модель уживання:
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'watch' with 'see'. 'Watch' implies looking for a period of time, while 'see' can happen instantly without focus.
Значення
look at attentively
Словосполучення
watch TV
|watch a movie
|watch closely
|watch someone
|watch what happens
Синоніми
observe (More formal and often used in scientific or careful viewing contexts.)
Антоніми
ignore (Means to deliberately not pay attention to something.)
Теми
daily life
|entertainment
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
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.
ІМЕННИК
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'watch' (small, portable) with 'clock' (larger, fixed).
Значення
timepiece worn on body
Словосполучення
wear a watch
|digital watch
|wrist watch
|set a watch
|look at your watch
Синоніми
timepiece (A more formal or general word for any device that tells the time.)
Антоніми
clock (Not a direct opposite, but refers to a larger, stationary time-telling device.)
Теми
daily life
|technology
|daily_life
|time
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
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.
ДІЄСЛОВО
A2
3
Модель уживання:
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
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.
Значення
be alert for danger
Словосполучення
watch for signs
|watch out for traffic
|watch your step
Синоніми
monitor (Implies ongoing checking or observation, often technical or systematic.)
Антоніми
neglect (Failing to pay attention or care when it is needed.)
Теми
safety
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
To look carefully for something dangerous or important.
To be alert and pay attention to possible danger, problems, or changes.
ІМЕННИК
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Значення
period of guard duty
Словосполучення
stand watch
|on watch
|night watch
Синоніми
vigil (Often used for staying awake at night to keep watch, sometimes with ceremonial or mourning connotations.)
Антоніми
off-duty (Refers to not being on duty or responsible at that moment.)
Теми
security
|military
|work
|law
Визначення
A time when someone guards or looks after something.
A period of time during which a person stays alert to guard or observe something.
Граматика
Словникова форма
watch
IPA
GB/wˈɔt͡ʃ/
US/wˈɔt͡ʃ/
Склади й наголос
watch (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (watch)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: watch
- Plural: watch, watches
Verb
- Base: watch
- 3rd Person Singular: watches
- Present Participle: watching
- Past: watched
Споріднені слова
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- Could you keep an eye on my laptop for a minute?
- The doctor wants to keep an eye on my blood pressure.