Definitions

watch

[woch] / wɒtʃ /

NOUN

clock worn on body

Synonyms

STRONGEST

timepiece wristwatch

STRONG

chronometer stopwatch ticker timer

WEAK

analog watch digital watch pocket watch

NOUN

lookout

Synonyms

STRONG

alertness attention awareness duty eye guard hawk heed inspection notice observance observation patrol picket scrutiny sentinel sentry supervision surveillance tab tout vigil vigilance watchfulness

WEAK

eagle eye weather eye

Antonyms

STRONG

carelessness disregard heedlessness ignorance inattention indifference neglect negligence thoughtlessness

VERB

look at

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attend check out examine follow listen look observe regard scan scrutinize see stare view wait

STRONG

case concentrate contemplate eye eyeball focus gaze inspect mark mind note peer pipe rubberneck scope spy

WEAK

eagle eye get a load of give the once-over have a look-see keep tabs on pay attention take a gander take in take notice

Antonyms

STRONGEST

avoid disbelieve disregard ignore miss neglect overlook

STRONG

forget look away

WEAK

harm hurt pass by

VERB

look after; guard

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attend guard protect take care of wait

STRONG

mind oversee patrol police superintend tend watch over

WEAK

be on alert be on the lookout be vigilant be wary be watchful care for keep an eye on keep eyes open keep eyes peeled keep watch over look after look out pick up on ride shotgun for take heed

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore neglect

WEAK

harm hurt overlook pass by

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Watch him describe a crew shooting down Iranian missiles: “It’s so incredible, these guys, these geniuses. … Ding, ding, ding, ding. Missile launch, then psshm, poom!”

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

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From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

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From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

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From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Watch as my breath forms small clouds in the air.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

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