A1 verb ニュートラル #140 よく出る

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.

例文

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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.

語族

名詞
watch
Verb
watch
副詞
watchfully
形容詞
watchful
関連
watcher
💡

覚え方のコツ

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

クイックテスト

Do you want to ___ a movie with me tonight?

正解!

正解は: watch

例文

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.

語族

名詞
watch
Verb
watch
副詞
watchfully
形容詞
watchful
関連
watcher

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

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.

よく混同される語

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.

📝

使い方のコツ

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).

⚠️

よくある間違い

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

💡

覚え方のコツ

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

📖

語源

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

文法パターン

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

文化的な背景

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

クイックテスト

Do you want to ___ a movie with me tonight?

正解!

正解は: watch

関連単語

overall

B2

Describing the total or general nature of something when all parts or factors are considered together. It refers to the whole of a situation rather than specific details or individual components.

overlap

B2

To cover part of the same area of space or time as something else, or to have some common qualities or features. It describes situations where two things occupy the same physical space partially or where two events happen simultaneously for a period.

overseas

B2

Relating to, coming from, or situated in a country across the sea or ocean. It is used to describe international contexts, particularly travel, trade, or living arrangements in a foreign land.

panel

B2

A panel is a small group of people brought together to discuss a specific topic, provide expert advice, or make decisions. It can also refer to a distinct, flat, and often rectangular section of a larger surface, such as a wall, door, or control board.

parameter

B2

A parameter is a limit or boundary that defines the scope of a particular process, system, or activity. In technical or mathematical contexts, it refers to a measurable factor that sets the conditions of an operation.

passive

B2

Describing someone who allows things to happen or accepts what others do without resistance or participation. It is also used in grammar to describe a sentence structure where the subject is the recipient of the action rather than the performer.

persist

B2

To continue firmly in an opinion or a course of action despite difficulty, opposition, or failure. It also refers to a state or condition that continues to exist or endure over a prolonged period.

philosophy

B2

Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline. It also refers to a specific set of beliefs, values, or principles that guide the behavior and outlook of an individual or an organization.

portion

B2

A portion is a part of a whole that has been divided or allocated to a specific person or purpose. It is most commonly used to describe a serving of food or a specific share of a larger amount, such as money or time.

pose

B2

To present or constitute a problem, danger, or challenge that needs to be addressed. It also refers to the physical act of assuming a specific position for a photograph, painting, or artistic work.

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