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watch vs check out

check out vs watch

watch is a noun but check out is not a noun.

watch and check out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
watch Yes No Yes No
check out No No Yes No
As verbs, check out is a hypernym of watch; that is, check out is a word with a broader meaning than watch:
  • watch: follow with the eyes or the mind
  • check out: examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
Other hypernyms of watch include check, check into, check over, check up on, go over, look into, suss out.
watch (noun) check out (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
watch (verb) check out (verb)
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
look attentively announce one's departure from a hotel
be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful try to learn someone's opinions and intentions
observe without intervening record, add up, and receive payment for items purchased
observe or determine by looking withdraw money by writing a check
see or watch trace
follow with the eyes or the mind be verified or confirmed; pass inspection
Difference between watch and check out

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