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view vs watch

watch vs view

view and watch both are nouns.

view and watch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
view Yes No Yes No
watch Yes No Yes No
As verbs, view and watch are synonyms defined as:
  • view and watch: see or watch
Other synonyms of view include catch, see, take in.
As verbs, watch is a hypernym of view; that is, watch is a word with a broader meaning than view:
  • view: see or watch
  • watch: look attentively
view (noun) watch (noun)
the act of looking or seeing or observing a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
graphic art consisting of the graphic or photographic representation of a visual percept the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)
the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated a small portable timepiece
outward appearance a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
purpose; the phrase `with a view to' means `with the intention of' or `for the purpose of' a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty
the visual percept of a region the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof
the range of the eye
view (verb) watch (verb)
deem to be find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
look at carefully; study mentally look attentively
see or watch 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 view and watch

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