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Watching

noun

1.

The act of observing; taking a patient look. Synonyms: observance, observation.

Watch

verb

(past & past part. watched; pres. part. watching)

1.

Look attentively.

2.

Follow with the eyes or the mind. Synonyms: follow, keep an eye on, observe, watch over. "The world is watching Sarajevo" , "She followed the men with the binoculars"

3.

See or watch. Synonyms: catch, see, take in, view. "This program will be seen all over the world" , "View an exhibition" , "Catch a show on Broadway" , "See a movie"

4.

Observe with attention. Synonym: look on.

5.

Be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful. Synonyms: look out, watch out.

6.

Observe or determine by looking.

7.

Find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort. Synonyms: ascertain, check, determine, find out, learn, see. "See whether it works" , "Find out if he speaks Russian" , "Check whether the train leaves on time"

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"Watching" Quotes from Famous Books

... had just left my father at the window that overlooks the Forth, watching my poor mother's ship sailing away to England, when I received your letter; and it is impossible to imagine a sorer, sadder heart than that with which I greeted it.... Thank you for the pains you are taking about your picture for me; crammed ...

— Records of a Girlhood • Frances Anne Kemble

... must strain to hear what he is saying—unless he is suffering from laryngitis. It is simple enough to keep the chin up and let the words roll out. Many persons have the bad habit of letting the voice drop at the end of a sentence; the effect on the other party is like watching a man run away from a fight. For clear understanding, and to create a good impression, there should be a cheerful lift upward at the end of ...

— The Armed Forces Officer - Department of the Army Pamphlet 600-2 • U. S. Department of Defense

... during his sickness," wrote Dr. Perkins, "to try to alleviate his bodily pains; but I have also been greatly refreshed in spirit; and I have been instructed and comforted in watching the remarkable exercises of his mind, and the ardent longing of his soul after Christ and heaven. Since the death of Mrs. Grant, more than twelve years ago, I have been present at no such rapturous deathbed, nor have I ever beheld ...

— History Of The Missions Of The American Board Of Commissioners For Foreign Missions To The Oriental Churches, Volume I. • Rufus Anderson

... light! and storms were none. Last eve Anselmo's bark returned, and yet His only tidings that they had not met! 1240 Though wild, as now, far different were the tale Had Conrad waited for that single sail. The night-breeze freshens—she that day had passed In watching all that Hope proclaimed a mast; Sadly she sate on high—Impatience bore At last her footsteps to the midnight shore, And there she wandered, heedless of the spray That dashed her garments oft, and warned away: She saw not, felt not this—nor dared ...

— The Works Of Lord Byron, Vol. 3 (of 7) • Lord Byron

... of you! I am all right, as you see. Mr. Bower and the guide were able to bring me here before the storm broke. We happened to be standing near the door, watching the lightning. When I caught a glimpse of you I was so stupidly startled that I screamed and almost fell into Mr. ...

— The Silent Barrier • Louis Tracy

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