A1 verb Neutral #140 más común

watch

/wɒtʃ/

To look at something for a period of time, especially something that is moving or changing. It implies paying attention to what is happening or waiting for something to occur.

Ejemplos

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1

I like to watch TV every evening after work.

I like to watch TV every evening after work.

2

The security personnel will watch the entrance throughout the night.

The security personnel will watch the entrance throughout the night.

3

Watch me! I can jump really high.

Watch me! I can jump really high.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
watch
Verb
watch
Adverbio
watchfully
Adjetivo
watchful
Relacionado
watcher
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'watch' on your wrist; you use your eyes to 'watch' the time move on it.

Quiz rápido

Do you want to ___ a movie with me tonight?

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: watch

Ejemplos

1

I like to watch TV every evening after work.

everyday

I like to watch TV every evening after work.

2

The security personnel will watch the entrance throughout the night.

formal

The security personnel will watch the entrance throughout the night.

3

Watch me! I can jump really high.

informal

Watch me! I can jump really high.

4

Scientists must watch the chemical reaction for any slight changes.

academic

Scientists must watch the chemical reaction for any slight changes.

5

We need to watch our competitors' pricing strategies closely.

business

We need to watch our competitors' pricing strategies closely.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
watch
Verb
watch
Adverbio
watchfully
Adjetivo
watchful
Relacionado
watcher

Colocaciones comunes

watch a movie to view a film from start to finish
watch television to look at programs on a TV screen
watch carefully to observe something with great attention
watch your weight to be careful about what you eat to avoid getting fat
watch a match to observe a sports game

Frases Comunes

Watch out!

Be careful; there is danger.

Keep a close watch

Monitor someone or something very strictly.

Watch your mouth

Be careful with what you are saying; don't be rude.

Se confunde a menudo con

watch vs see

'See' is often passive or a quick realization, while 'watch' is active and lasts for a duration.

watch vs look

'Look' is the direction of your eyes, but 'watch' implies following movement or action over time.

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Notas de uso

Use 'watch' when the object is moving or changing, such as a sports game, a bird in flight, or a movie. Do not use it for static objects like paintings (use 'look at' instead).

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Errores comunes

Learners often say 'I see TV' when they should say 'I watch TV' because watching implies a continuous action.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'watch' on your wrist; you use your eyes to 'watch' the time move on it.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old English 'wæccan', meaning to be awake or to keep guard.

Patrones gramaticales

watch + object (e.g., watch a movie) watch + object + verb-ing (e.g., watch him playing) watch + question word (e.g., watch what happens)
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking cultures, 'watching the game' is a common social invitation for friends to gather.

Quiz rápido

Do you want to ___ a movie with me tonight?

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: watch

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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