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watch · verb /wɑtʃ/Full view
Nouns: watch, watcher
Adjectives: watchful
Verbs: watch
watch (LOOK AT)
A1 I or T to look at something for a period of time
Dictionary examples:

I had dinner and watched TV for a couple of hours.

I watched him get into a taxi.

I got the feeling I was being watched.

I sit by the window and watch people walking past.

Learner example:

She works at the Glade and she watches television at night. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Russian)

watch (BE CAREFUL)
B2 T to be careful about something
Dictionary examples:

I have to watch my weight now that I'm not exercising so much.

Watch how you cross the street!

Watch (that) you don't get glue on your fingers.

Watch what you're doing with that knife, Jim, it's sharp.

Learner example:

The odd glass of wine is fine but watch what you [eat]. (First Certificate in English; B2; Danish)

watch out
B2 to be careful
Dictionary example:

"Watch out!" he shouted, but it was too late - she had knocked over the lamp.

Learner example:

I definitely know that having a cat brings inconvenience, you have to watch out for your curtains, it can scratch your sofa or your hand, but these are so few problems in comparison [with] all the affection [it] can give you. (First Certificate in English; B2; French)

watch · noun /wɑtʃ/
Nouns: watch, watcher
Adjectives: watchful
Verbs: watch
watch
A1 C a small clock that is worn on a strap around the wrist
Dictionary examples:

My watch seems to have stopped - it says 10:15 but I'm sure it must be later.

He glanced nervously at his watch.

Learner example:

I got 2 watches, flowers and some dresses. (Key English Test; A2; Tamil)

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