Watching: meaning, definitions and examples
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watching
[ ˈwɒtʃɪŋ ]
timepiece
A small timepiece worn typically on a strap on one's wrist.
Synonyms
chronometer, timepiece, wristwatch
Examples of usage
- I glanced at my watch and realized I was running late.
- She bought a new watch for her husband's birthday.
activity
The action of watching something.
Synonyms
monitoring, observation, viewing
Examples of usage
- I enjoy watching movies on the weekends.
- She is a fan of bird watching.
observe
To look at or observe attentively over a period of time.
Synonyms
look at, observe, stare at
Examples of usage
- He was watching the birds in the park.
- I like to watch the sunset.
Translations
Translations of the word "watching" in other languages:
🇵🇹 assistindo
🇮🇳 देखना
🇩🇪 beobachten
🇮🇩 menonton
🇺🇦 дивлення
🇵🇱 oglądanie
🇯🇵 見ること
🇫🇷 regarder
🇪🇸 mirar
🇹🇷 izlemek
🇰🇷 보고 있다
🇸🇦 مشاهدة
🇨🇿 sledování
🇸🇰 sledovanie
🇨🇳 观看
🇸🇮 gledanje
🇮🇸 horfa
🇰🇿 көру
🇬🇪 ყურება
🇦🇿 baxmaq
🇲🇽 mirar
Word origin
The word 'watching' originated from the Old English word 'wæcce', meaning 'a watching, vigil'. It has evolved over time to represent the act of observing or looking at something attentively. The concept of timepieces worn on the wrist also contributed to the modern usage of the word. Today, 'watching' is commonly used in various contexts to describe both the act of observing and the timepiece worn on the wrist.
See also: watch, watcher, watchers, watchful, watchfully, watchfulness, watchman, watchmen, watchtower.