A1 verb 중립 #140 가장 일반적인

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.

예시

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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.

어휘 가족

명사
watch
Verb
watch
부사
watchfully
형용사
watchful
관련
watcher
💡

암기 팁

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

빠른 퀴즈

Do you want to ___ a movie with me tonight?

정답!

정답은: watch

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
watch
Verb
watch
부사
watchfully
형용사
watchful
관련
watcher

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

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.

자주 혼동되는 단어

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.

📝

사용 참고사항

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).

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

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

💡

암기 팁

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

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

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

문화적 맥락

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

빠른 퀴즈

Do you want to ___ a movie with me tonight?

정답!

정답은: watch

관련 단어

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

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.

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