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Observant, vigilant and aware, such as of danger or activity
“Today, we will be celebrating the Day of Light, under the watching eye of the Seven Knights.”
An act of looking or watching
“Overpowered by his exertions, he lays his head back on his pillows and closes his eyes for not more than a minute, when he again resumes his watching of the weather and his attention to the muffled sounds.”
The action or process of closely observing or monitoring something or someone
The act of watching, typically in a stealthy manner
The act of watching people secretly, typically perversely
The act of keeping watch over an area by traveling around it
(caring for) Looking after someone or something
“We hired a babysitter to watch our kids while we went out for a rare dinner alone together.”
Present participle for to look at or observe attentively over a period of time
“She would watch her grandmother spend hours crocheting beautiful sweaters for friends and family.”
Present participle for to keep under careful, protective, or secret observation
“Driven by paranoia, he would use a drone to watch the movements of his wife.”
(watch over) Present participle for to stand guard over
“Security personnel are on hand to watch over the safe at all times.”
Present participle for to exercise care, caution, or restraint about
“It's important to watch your words when you're around impressionable children.”
Present participle for to be on the lookout for
“Watch for any sign of the enemy and sound the alert if necessary.”
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