Meaning & Definition of word "Watching"
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Watching
/ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. The act of observing something or keeping an eye on it.
- Example: The watching of the aurora borealis was a breathtaking experience.
verb:
- 1. The act of observing something attentively with the eyes.
- Example: I spent the evening watching the sunset from my porch.
- 2. To keep an eye on something or someone, often for safety or monitoring.
- Example: She is watching her younger brother while their parents are out.
- 3. To look at a performance or presentation, such as a movie, TV show, or live event.
- Example: We enjoyed watching our favorite show together.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English 'wæccan' meaning 'to be awake, to watch'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
watching paint dry:
to spend time doing something that is boring or unproductive.
watch your back:
to be cautious about potential danger.
watch and learn:
to observe someone in order to gain knowledge or skills.
Related Words
watch:
to look at something attentively
observer:
a person who watches or notices something
surveillance:
close observation of a person or group
monitoring:
the act of observing and checking something
Slang Meanings of watching
Meaning: binge-watching
Example Sentence: I spent the weekend binge-watching the whole season.
Meaning: Netflix and chill
Example Sentence: We invited them over for some Netflix and chill, just watching movies.