watching

Noun
Synonyms: observationobservance

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. the act of observing; taking a patient lookSynonyms: observationobservance
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Watch \Watch\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Watched; p. pr. & vb. n. Watching.] [1913 Webster]

1.To give heed to; to observe the actions or motions of, for any purpose; to keep in view; not to lose from sight and observation; as, to watch the progress of a bill in the legislature. [1913 Webster]

Saul also sent messengers unto David's house to watch him, and to slay him.— 1 Sam. xix. 11[1913 Webster]
I must cool a little, and watch my opportunity.— Landor.[1913 Webster]
In lazy mood I watched the little circles die.— Longfellow.[1913 Webster]

2.To tend; to guard; to have in keeping. [1913 Webster]

And flaming ministers, to watch and tend Their earthy charge.— Milton.[1913 Webster]
Paris watched the flocks in the groves of Ida.— Broome.[1913 Webster] [1913 Webster]
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