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horologe vs watch

watch vs horologe

horologe and watch both are nouns.

horologe is not a verb while watch is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
horologe Yes No No No
watch Yes No Yes No
As nouns, watch is a hyponym of horologe; that is, watch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than horologe:
  • horologe: a measuring instrument or device for keeping time
  • watch: a small portable timepiece
Other hyponyms of horologe include atomic clock, clock, sandglass, sundial, timer, ticker.
horologe (noun) watch (noun)
a measuring instrument or device for keeping time a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)
a small portable timepiece
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty
the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty
horologe (verb) watch (verb)
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
look attentively
be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful
observe without intervening
observe or determine by looking
see or watch
follow with the eyes or the mind
Difference between horologe and watch

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