watch
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5I like to watch TV every evening after work.
I like to watch TV every evening after work.
The security personnel will watch the entrance throughout the night.
The security personnel will watch the entrance throughout the night.
Watch me! I can jump really high.
Watch me! I can jump really high.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
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?
Correto!
A resposta correta é: watch
Exemplos
I like to watch TV every evening after work.
everydayI like to watch TV every evening after work.
The security personnel will watch the entrance throughout the night.
formalThe security personnel will watch the entrance throughout the night.
Watch me! I can jump really high.
informalWatch me! I can jump really high.
Scientists must watch the chemical reaction for any slight changes.
academicScientists must watch the chemical reaction for any slight changes.
We need to watch our competitors' pricing strategies closely.
businessWe need to watch our competitors' pricing strategies closely.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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.
Frequentemente confundido com
'See' is often passive or a quick realization, while 'watch' is active and lasts for a duration.
'Look' is the direction of your eyes, but 'watch' implies following movement or action over time.
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).
Erros comuns
Learners often say 'I see TV' when they should say 'I watch TV' because watching implies a continuous action.
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'watch' on your wrist; you use your eyes to 'watch' the time move on it.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old English 'wæccan', meaning to be awake or to keep guard.
Padrões gramaticais
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?
Correto!
A resposta correta é: watch
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