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take in vs watch

watch vs take in

take in is not a noun while watch is a noun.

take in and watch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
take in No No Yes No
watch Yes No Yes No
As verbs, take in and watch are synonyms defined as:
  • take in and watch: see or watch
Other synonyms of take in include catch, see, view.
As verbs, watch is a hypernym of take in; that is, watch is a word with a broader meaning than take in:
  • take in: see or watch
  • watch: look attentively
take in (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
take in (verb) watch (verb)
make (clothes) smaller find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
take into one's family look attentively
take up mentally be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful
fool or hoax observe without intervening
serve oneself to, or consume regularly observe or determine by looking
take up as if with a sponge see or watch
fold up follow with the eyes or the mind
express willingness to have in one's home or environs
accept
take in, also metaphorically
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
see or watch
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
call for and obtain payment of
visit for entertainment
provide with shelter
suck or take up or in
Difference between take in and watch

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