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/wɒt͡ʃ//wɑt͡ʃ/Definitions
A portable or wearable timepiece.
Example: More people today carry a watch on their wrists than in their pockets.
The act of guarding and observing someone or something.
A particular time period when guarding is kept.
Example: The second watch of the night began at midnight.
A person or group of people who guard.
Example: The watch stopped the travelers at the city gates.
/wɒt͡ʃ//wɑt͡ʃ/Definitions
To look at, see, or view for a period of time.
Example: I'm tired of watching TV.
To observe over a period of time; to notice or pay attention.
Example: Put a little baking soda in some vinegar and watch what happens.
To mind, attend, or guard.
Example: He has to watch the kids that afternoon.
To be wary or cautious of.
Example: You should watch that guy. He has a reputation for lying.