watching

Verb

watch (third-person singular simple present watches, present participle watching, simple past and past participle watched)

1. (ambitransitive) To look at, see, or view for a period of time.
   • Watching the clock will not make time go faster.
2. (transitive) To observe over a period of time; to notice or pay attention.
   • Watch this!
3. (transitive) To mind, attend, or guard.
   • Please watch my suitcase for a minute.
4. (transitive) To be wary or cautious of.
   • You should watch that guy. He has a reputation for lying.
5. (transitive) To attend to dangers to or regarding.
   • watch your head; watch your step
6. (intransitive) To remain awake with a sick or dying person; to maintain a vigil.
   • At the funeralls in Yorkeshire, to this day, they continue the custome of watching & sitting-up all night till the body is interred.1687, John Aubrey, Remaines of Gentilisme and Judaisme, page 30

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