CEFR B1

observing

verb

Meaning

Watching someone or something carefully and attentively, often to learn or understand something.

Examples

She was observing the behavior of the birds in the garden.
He spent the afternoon observing the stars through his telescope.

Synonyms: watching, noticing, monitoring, scrutinizing

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observing (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/

Definition

Watching someone or something carefully and attentively, often to learn or understand something.

Examples

She was observing the behavior of the birds in the garden.
He spent the afternoon observing the stars through his telescope.
The scientist is observing the effects of the new drug on patients.

How to Use observing

observe that (collocation): To notice and comment on a fact or situation. — "I observed that the meeting started late today."
observe someone/something (prepositional phrase): To watch someone or something carefully. — "The children were observing the magician with wide eyes."
observe the effects of (collocation): To watch and note the results or consequences of something. — "Scientists are observing the effects of climate change on polar bears."

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