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{ "term": "watch", "partOfSpeech": "verb", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "a1", "verbForms": { "presentSimple": { "iYouWeThey": "watch", "heSheIt": "watches" }, "pastSimple": "watched", "pastParticiple": "watched", "ingForm": "watching" }, "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "to look at somebody/something for a time, paying attention to what happens", "sensetop": "watch somebody/somethingwatch something for somethingwatch (for something)watch what, how, etc…watch somebody/something doing somethingwatch somebody/something do something", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "I was in the living room, **watching TV**.", "contextForm": "watch somebody/something" }, { "text": "A large crowd **watched the game** on Saturday." }, { "text": "to **watch a film/movie/video/show**" }, { "text": "The film is well made and **fun to watch**—just don't expect a classic." }, { "text": "He sat on the ground and watched me with great interest." }, { "text": "He watched the house for signs of activity.", "contextForm": "watch something for something" }, { "text": "He watched for signs of activity in the house.", "contextForm": "watch (for something)" }, { "text": "‘Would you like to play?’ ‘No thanks—I'll just watch.’" }, { "text": "She stood and watched as the taxi drove off." }, { "text": "We **watched to see** what would happen next." }, { "text": "Watch what I do, then you try.", "contextForm": "watch what, how, etc…" }, { "text": "She watched the kids playing in the yard.", "contextForm": "watch somebody/something doing something" }, { "text": "They watched the bus disappear into the distance.", "contextForm": "watch somebody/something do something" }, { "text": "He couldn't get in touch with her, so he would just have to watch and wait." }, { "text": "He tucked into his meal as I watched enviously." }, { "text": "He let me watch while he assembled the model." }, { "text": "He watched with great interest how she coaxed the animals inside." }, { "text": "I could see Robby watching curiously." }, { "text": "I spent hours patiently watching the eagles." }, { "text": "My father religiously watched the show every Friday night." }, { "text": "She stood and watched them walk off down the road." }, { "text": "We watched helplessly as the tide washed our towels away." }, { "text": "She watched in astonishment as he smashed the machine to pieces." }, { "text": "She watched the man closely to see where he would go." }, { "text": "The injured player was made to watch as his team was defeated 4-0." }, { "text": "They could only watch in silence as their possessions were taken away." }, { "text": "They stopped to watch the procession go by." }, { "text": "They watched from an upstairs window." }, { "text": "We watched for any sign of change in the weather." }, { "text": "the most widely watched national news bulletins in the country" }, { "text": "A capacity crowd watched the semi-final." }, { "text": "I only let my kids watch television at the weekends." }, { "text": "This initiative is being closely watched by government regulators." } ], "topics": ["TV, radio and news"], "collocations": { "adverb": ["carefully", "closely", "attentively"], "verb + watch": ["could only", "continue to", "pause to"], "preposition": ["for", "from", "in"], "phrases": ["sit and watch", "stand and watch", "watch and wait"] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "to take care of somebody/something for a short time", "sensetop": "watch somebody/something for somebodywatch something", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Could you watch my bags for me while I buy a paper?", "contextForm": "watch somebody/something for somebody" }, { "text": "It's OK, I can watch the baby for a while.", "contextForm": "watch something" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "to be careful about something", "sensetop": "watch yourselfwatch somethingwatch where, what, etc…", "labels": "British English also(informal)", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Watch yourself! *(= be careful, because you're in a dangerous situation)*", "contextForm": "watch yourself" }, { "text": "Watch your bag—there are thieves around.", "contextForm": "watch something" }, { "text": "Watch your head on the low ceiling." }, { "text": "I have to **watch every penny** *(= be careful what I spend)*." }, { "text": "Hey, watch where you're going!", "contextForm": "watch where, what, etc…" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "to pay attention to a situation so that you notice any changes", "sensetop": "watch somethingwatch for something", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "We're watching the situation very carefully.", "contextForm": "watch something" }, { "text": "This election is being **closely watched** in the region." }, { "text": "The food retail sector is one to watch." }, { "text": "We'll watch for any developments.", "contextForm": "watch for something" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 5, "definition": "to observe somebody's activities without their knowledge, especially over a period of time", "sensetop": "be (being) watched", "examples": [ { "text": "He didn't know he was being watched by the authorities.", "contextForm": "be (being) watched" } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to be careful about what you say in order not to upset or offend somebody", "examples": [ { "text": "Watch your language, young man!" }, { "text": "The referee told the players to mind their language." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "to walk carefully", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "to behave in a careful and sensible way", "examples": [ { "text": "You’d better watch your step with him if you don’t want trouble." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to protect yourself against danger", "examples": [ { "text": "She'd better watch her back if she wants to hold onto the top job." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to be careful not to work longer than the required time; to think more about when your work will finish than about the work itself", "labels": "(disapproving)", "examples": [ { "text": "employees who are always watching the clock" } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to say that when you are impatient for something to happen, time seems to pass very slowly", "labels": "(saying)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used as a warning to somebody to be careful", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to be careful what you say in order not to offend somebody or make them angry", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used in orders, to tell somebody to wait for more news about something to be announced", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "I can't tell you any more right now, but watch this space." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to be sure that you know what the time is, so that you finish something at the correct time, or are not late for something", "examples": [ { "text": "I'll have to watch the time. I need to leave early today." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to relax and watch people in a public place", "examples": [ { "text": "We sat outside a cafe, watching the world go by." }, { "text": "I love just watching the world go by." } ] } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/wɒtʃ/", "audio": "wa/watch/watch__gb_2.mp3" }, { "pronunciation": "/ˈwɒtʃɪz/", "audio": "wa/watch/watches__gb_1.mp3" }, { "pronunciation": "/wɒtʃt/", "audio": "wa/watch/watched__gb_1.mp3" }, { "pronunciation": "/ˈwɒtʃɪŋ/", "audio": "wa/watch/watching__gb_1.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/wɑːtʃ/", "audio": "wa/watch/watch__us_6.mp3" }, { "pronunciation": "/ˈwɑːtʃɪz/", "audio": "wa/watch/watches__us_1.mp3" }, { "pronunciation": "/wɑːtʃt/", "audio": "wa/watch/watched__us_1.mp3" }, { "pronunciation": "/ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/", "audio": "wa/watch/watching__us_1.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "Old English wæcce ‘watchfulness’, wæccende ‘remaining awake’; related to the verb wake. The sense ‘small timepiece’ probably developed by way of a sense ‘alarm device attached to a clock’." }