watch

(noun) a small portable timepiece. Synonyms: ticker.

(noun) a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty.

(noun) a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe. Synonyms: vigil.

(noun) the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty.

(noun) a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event. Synonyms: lookout, lookout man, sentinel, sentry, spotter, scout, picket.

(noun) the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival). Synonyms: vigil.

(verb) look attentively. Example: "Watch a basketball game."

(verb) follow with the eyes or the mind. Synonyms: observe, follow, watch over, keep an eye on. Examples: "Keep an eye on the baby, please!." "The world is watching sarajevo." "She followed the men with the binoculars."

(verb) see or watch. Synonyms: view, see, catch, take in. Examples: "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."

(verb) observe with attention. Synonyms: look on. Example: "They watched as the murderer was executed."

(verb) be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful. Synonyms: look out, watch out. Example: "Watch out for pickpockets!."

(verb) observe or determine by looking. Example: "Watch how the dog chases the cats away."

(verb) find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort. Synonyms: determine, check, find out, see, ascertain, learn. Examples: "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."