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watches

verb · noun

Form of watch , plural of watch.

Simple meaning

To look at, see, or view for a period of time.

Pronunciation

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wahchuhz

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈwɑtʃəz

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

verb

  1. third-person singular of watchambitransitive

    To look at, see, or view for a period of time.

  2. third-person singular of watch

    To observe over a period of time; to notice or pay attention.

  3. third-person singular of watch

    Look attentively

noun

  1. plural of watch

    A small portable timepiece

  2. plural of watch

    A portable or wearable timepiece.

  3. plural of watch

    The post or office of a watchman; also, the place where a watchman is posted, or where a guard is kept.

  4. plural of watch

    The act of guarding and observing someone or something.

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: (ambitransitive) To look at, see, or view for a period of time.

Used this way, watches is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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