watch /wɒtʃ/
2. a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty
synset: watch
3. a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
4. the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty
synset: watch
5. a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
synset: lookout, lookout_man, sentinel, sentry, watch, spotter, scout, picket
6. the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)
1. look attentively; "watch a basketball game"
synset: watch
2. follow with the eyes or the mind; "Keep an eye on the baby, please!"; "The world is watching Sarajevo"; "She followed the men with the binoculars"
synset: watch, observe, follow, watch_over, keep_an_eye_on
3. see or watch; "view a show on television"; "This program will be seen all over the world"; "view an exhibition"; "Catch a show on Broadway"; "see a movie"
synset: watch, view, see, catch, take_in
4. observe with attention; "They watched as the murderer was executed"
5. be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful; "Watch out for pickpockets!"
synset: watch, look_out, watch_out
6. observe or determine by looking; "Watch how the dog chases the cats away"
synset: watch
7. find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort; "I want to see whether she speaks French"; "See whether it works"; "find out if he speaks Russian"; "Check whether the train leaves on time"
synset: determine, check, find_out, see, ascertain, watch, learn
Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.
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