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sit by vs watch

watch vs sit by

sit by is not a noun while watch is a noun.

sit by and watch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sit by No No Yes No
watch Yes No Yes No
As verbs, watch is a hypernym of sit by; that is, watch is a word with a broader meaning than sit by:
  • sit by: be inactive or indifferent while something is happening
  • watch: observe without intervening
Other hypernyms of sit by include look on.
sit by (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
sit by (verb) watch (verb)
be inactive or indifferent while something is happening 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 sit by and watch

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