Watch

To look at or observe something carefully, To monitor or oversee something, To follow a television program, movie, or sports event, To be cautious or vigilant

Watch - Betekenissen

To look at or observe something carefully

Voorbeeld: I like to watch the sunset from my balcony every evening.

Gebruik: informalContext: everyday situations

Opmerking: This is the most common meaning of 'watch' and can refer to observing something with interest or attention.

To monitor or oversee something

Voorbeeld: She was asked to watch the children while the parents were out.

Gebruik: formalContext: childcare or supervision settings

Opmerking: This meaning is often used in contexts where supervision or monitoring is required.

To follow a television program, movie, or sports event

Voorbeeld: Let's watch a movie tonight.

Gebruik: informalContext: entertainment settings

Opmerking: This meaning is commonly used when referring to consuming visual media.

To be cautious or vigilant

Voorbeeld: Watch out for icy patches on the road.

Gebruik: informalContext: warning or safety contexts

Opmerking: This meaning is used to advise someone to be careful or alert.

Synoniemen van Watch

observe

To watch or notice something carefully.

Voorbeeld: She likes to observe the birds in the park.

Opmerking: Observing implies a more deliberate and focused act of watching.

gaze

To look steadily and intently at something.

Voorbeeld: They gazed at the stars in wonder.

Opmerking: Gazing suggests a more prolonged and fixed stare.

stare

To look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something.

Voorbeeld: He stared at the painting, trying to understand its meaning.

Opmerking: Staring often implies a more intense or prolonged look.

witness

To see or experience an event or situation.

Voorbeeld: She witnessed the accident and called for help.

Opmerking: Witnessing often implies being present during an event or happening.

view

To look at or see something from a particular perspective.

Voorbeeld: They viewed the sunset from the hilltop.

Opmerking: Viewing can imply a more passive act of looking at something.

Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Watch

keep an eye on

To watch or monitor something closely or carefully.

Voorbeeld: Could you keep an eye on my bag while I go grab a drink?

Opmerking: This phrase implies actively monitoring something, while 'watch' is more general.

watch out

To be careful or cautious, to pay attention to potential danger.

Voorbeeld: Watch out for that step, it's slippery!

Opmerking: This phrase is a warning to be careful, whereas 'watch' is more about observing.

watch your back

To be wary of potential harm or betrayal, to be cautious.

Voorbeeld: You never know who might try to deceive you, so always watch your back.

Opmerking: This phrase refers to being cautious of potential threats behind you, not just observing.

watch your mouth

To be mindful of what one says, to avoid saying something inappropriate or offensive.

Voorbeeld: Watch your mouth when talking to the boss, you don't want to get in trouble.

Opmerking: This phrase is about being cautious with one's words, not just observing or looking.

watch like a hawk

To watch someone or something very closely and attentively.

Voorbeeld: The teacher watched the students like a hawk during the exam to prevent cheating.

Opmerking: This phrase emphasizes the intensity and focus of the observation, unlike a casual 'watch'.

watch your step

To be careful where one walks, to pay attention to avoid tripping or falling.

Voorbeeld: As you go up the stairs, watch your step and hold onto the railing.

Opmerking: This phrase is a reminder to be cautious, especially in potentially hazardous situations.

watch the clock

To keep an eye on the time, to be aware of deadlines or time constraints.

Voorbeeld: We need to finish the project by 5 pm, so watch the clock and stay on schedule.

Opmerking: This phrase focuses on monitoring time and deadlines, distinct from a general 'watch'.

Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Watch

binge-watch

To watch multiple episodes of a TV series in rapid succession or in one sitting.

Voorbeeld: I spent the weekend binge-watching my favorite TV show.

Opmerking: This term specifically refers to watching a large amount of content in one go, often online or through streaming services.

clock

To watch or look at something, especially referring to watching TV or movies.

Voorbeeld: I'm gonna clock some Netflix tonight.

Opmerking: In this context, 'clock' is more informal and is commonly used to refer to watching TV or movies casually.

flick

To watch a movie, usually in a casual or informal setting.

Voorbeeld: Let's catch a flick at the cinema this weekend.

Opmerking: While 'flick' refers specifically to watching movies, it is a more colloquial term than 'watch' or 'movie'.

peep

To briefly watch or view something, often quickly or without much attention.

Voorbeeld: I'm gonna peep the new music video that just dropped.

Opmerking: To 'peep' something implies a quick or casual look, rather than dedicated or focused viewing.

screen

To show or display a movie or TV show on a screen for watching.

Voorbeeld: Want to come over and screen a few episodes of that new series?

Opmerking: Using 'screen' in this context implies watching content together on a screen, rather than individual viewing.

catch

To watch or attend an event, performance, or show.

Voorbeeld: Let's catch the game at the sports bar on Friday night.

Opmerking: In this usage, 'catch' conveys the idea of attending or watching an event, often live or in real-time.

scope

To inspect or examine something, usually with the intention of watching or observing it.

Voorbeeld: I'm gonna scope out that new movie theater nearby.

Opmerking: While 'scope' can refer to watching or observing, it often includes the element of investigation or assessment.

Watch - Voorbeelden

I always watch the sunset from my balcony.

Please watch your step on the stairs.

My watch stopped working, I need to get it fixed.

Grammatica van Watch

Watch - Werkwoord (Verb) / Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form)

Lemma: watch

Vervoegingen

Zelfstandig naamwoord, meervoud (Noun, plural): watches, watch

Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass): watch

Werkwoord, verleden tijd (Verb, past tense): watched

Werkwoord, gerundium of tegenwoordig deelwoord (Verb, gerund or present participle): watching

Werkwoord, 3e persoon enkelvoud tegenwoordige tijd (Verb, 3rd person singular present): watches

Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form): watch

Werkwoord, tegenwoordige tijd niet 3e persoon enkelvoud (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): watch

Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon

watch bevat 1 lettergrepen: watch

Fonetische transcriptie: ˈwäch

watch , ˈwäch (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)

Watch - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie

De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.

watch: ~ 2500 (Zeer Veelvoorkomend).

Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.

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