watching (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈwɒtʃɪŋ/
Definition
Looking at or observing something or someone for a period of time.
Examples
She spent the afternoon watching birds in the garden.
The children were watching cartoons on television.
He was watching the traffic from his window.
How to Use watching
- watch out (phrasal verb)
- To be careful or aware of danger. — "Watch out for pickpockets in crowded areas."
- watch over (phrasal verb)
- To protect or take care of someone or something. — "The mother watched over her sleeping child."
- watch for (prepositional phrase)
- To look for someone or something expected. — "We'll watch for your car when you arrive."
- watch someone do something (collocation)
- To observe a person performing an action. — "I watched him fix the bicycle."
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