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keep an eye on vs watch

watch vs keep an eye on

keep an eye on is not a noun while watch is a noun.

keep an eye on and watch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
keep an eye on No No Yes No
watch Yes No Yes No
As verbs, keep an eye on and watch are synonyms defined as:
  • keep an eye on and watch: follow with the eyes or the mind
Other synonyms of keep an eye on include follow, observe, watch over.
keep an eye on (noun) watch (noun)
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
keep an eye on (verb) watch (verb)
follow with the eyes or the mind 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 keep an eye on and watch

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