watch

1. A small portable timepiece (synset 104563183)
   is a type of: horologe, timekeeper, timepiece - a measuring instrument or device for keeping time
   subtypes:

   • analog watch - a watch that represents time by the position of hands on a dial
   • digital watch - a watch with a digital display
   • hunter, hunting watch - a watch with a hinged metal lid to protect the crystal
   • pendulum watch - (18th century) a watch with a balance wheel having a fake pendulum attached to it
   • pocket watch - a watch that is carried in a small watch pocket
   • stem-winder - a watch that is wound by turning a knob at the stem
   • wrist watch, wristwatch - a watch that is worn strapped to the wrist
   has:

   • crystal, watch crystal, watch glass - a protective cover that protects the face of a watch
   • face - the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object)
   • movement - the driving and regulating parts of a mechanism (as of a watch or clock)
   • watch case - the metal case in which the works of a watch are housed
   same as: ticker
2. A period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty (synset 115317579)
   is a type of: duty period, shift, work shift - the time period during which you are at work
   subtypes:

   • dogwatch - either of two short watches: from 4-6 pm or 6-8 pm
   • graveyard watch, middle watch, midwatch, night watch - a watch during the night (as from midnight to 8 a.m.)
3. A purposeful surveillance to guard or observe (synset 100882340)
   is a type of: surveillance - close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)
   subtypes:

   • continuous receiver watch, listening watch - a watch established for the reception of traffic of interest to the unit maintaining the watch
   • spying - keeping a secret or furtive watch
   same as: vigil
4. The period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty (synset 115317745)
   is a type of: period, period of time, time period - an amount of time
5. A person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event (synset 110290913)
   is a type of: security guard, watcher, watchman - a guard who keeps watch
   same as: lookout, lookout man, picket, scout, sentinel, sentry, spotter
6. The rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival) (synset 101031703)
   referred to in: faith, religion, religious belief - a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
   is a type of: religious rite, rite - an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
   subtypes:

   • viewing, wake - a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial
   • agrypnia - a vigil before certain feasts (as e.g. Easter)
   same as: vigil

1. Look attentively (synset 202154940)
   "watch a basketball game"
   entail: look - perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
   subtypes:

   • witness - be a witness to
   • rubberneck - strain to watch; stare curiously
   • catch, see, take in, view, watch - see or watch
   • observe - watch attentively
2. Follow with the eyes or the mind (synset 202460829)
   "Keep an eye on the baby, please!"; "The world is watching Sarajevo"; "She followed the men with the binoculars"
   is a type of: check, check into, check out, check over, check up on, go over, look into, suss out - examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
   subtypes:

   • keep tabs on - keep a record on or watch attentively
   • guard - to keep watch over
   • invigilate, proctor - watch over (students taking an exam, to prevent cheating)
   same as: follow, keep an eye on, observe, watch over
   verb group: follow, trace - follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
3. See or watch (synset 202155378)
   "view a show on television"; "This program will be seen all over the world"; "view an exhibition"; "Catch a show on Broadway"; "see a movie"
   is a type of: watch - look attentively
   subtypes:

   • visualise, visualize - view the outline of by means of an X-ray
   • spectate - be a spectator in a sports event
   • preview - watch (a movie or play) before it is released to the general public
   same as: catch, see, take in, view
   verb group: see - perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
4. Observe with attention (synset 202133118)
   "They watched as the murderer was executed"
   entail: see - perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
   subtypes: sit back, sit by - be inactive or indifferent while something is happening
   same as: look on
5. Be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful (synset 202156396)
   "Watch out for pickpockets!"
   subtypes:

   • beware, mind - be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
   • keep one's eyes open, keep one's eyes peeled, keep one's eyes skinned - pay attention; be watchful
   • look after - keep under careful scrutiny
   same as: look out, watch out
6. Observe or determine by looking (synset 202136428)
   "Watch how the dog chases the cats away"
7. Find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort (synset 200922307)
   "I want to see whether she speaks French"; "See whether it works"; "find out if he speaks Russian"; "Check whether the train leaves on time"
   subtypes: test - determine the presence or properties of (a substance)
   same as: ascertain, check, determine, find out, learn, see
   verb group:

   • ascertain, assure, check, control, ensure, insure, see, see to it - be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
   • ascertain, determine, find, find out - establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

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