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spectate vs watch

watch vs spectate

spectate is not a noun while watch is a noun.

spectate and watch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spectate No No Yes No
watch Yes No Yes No
As verbs, watch is a hypernym of spectate; that is, watch is a word with a broader meaning than spectate:
  • spectate: be a spectator in a sports event
  • watch: see or watch
Other hypernyms of spectate include catch, see, take in, view.
spectate (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
spectate (verb) watch (verb)
be a spectator in a sports event 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 spectate and watch

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