Meaning & Definition of word "Watching"

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.