Antonyms for watch


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : woch
Phonetic Transcription : wɒtʃ


Definition of watch

Origin :
  • Old English wæccan "keep watch, be awake," from Proto-Germanic *wakojan; essentially the same word as Old English wacian "be or remain awake" (see wake (v.)); perhaps a Northumbrian form. Meaning "be vigilant" is from c.1200. That of "to guard (someone or some place), stand guard" is late 14c. Sense of "to observe, keep under observance" is mid-15c. Related: Watched; watching.
  • noun clock worn on body
  • noun lookout
  • verb look at
  • verb guard, protect
Example sentences :
  • Just sit around and talk wise about me all you want to, but watch.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • "I will wait ten minutes for him," said Haley, taking out his watch.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • They were much amused at my watch ticking, and all wanted to put their ears to hear it.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • Friends had concealed her, and all had been on the watch for Moses.
  • Extract from : « Harriet, The Moses of Her People » by Sarah H. Bradford
  • The brothers must be on the watch, and ready to join her at a moment's warning.
  • Extract from : « Harriet, The Moses of Her People » by Sarah H. Bradford
  • "It is an excellent resolve," said my companion, looking at his watch.
  • Extract from : « The Hall of Fantasy (From "Mosses From An Old Manse") » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • It was a sight to talk about to watch Jasper, and I'm thinkin' you could go him one better.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • I watch the wife of my friend gathering poppies in the wheat.
  • Extract from : « Ballads of a Bohemian » by Robert W. Service
  • I prefer to sit with my hands folded and watch the rest of you work.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • You have not to watch lest He should forget, but to be ready when He gives you the lightest call.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

Synonyms for watch

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