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watch vs keep an eye on

keep an eye on vs watch

watch is a noun but keep an eye on is not a noun.

watch and keep an eye on both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
watch Yes No Yes No
keep an eye on No No Yes No
As verbs, watch and keep an eye on are synonyms defined as:
  • watch and keep an eye on: follow with the eyes or the mind
Other synonyms of watch include follow, observe, watch over.
watch (noun) keep an eye on (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) keep an eye on (verb)
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort follow with the eyes or the mind
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 watch and keep an eye on

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