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watch vs rubberneck

rubberneck vs watch

watch and rubberneck both are nouns.

watch and rubberneck both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
watch Yes No Yes No
rubberneck Yes No Yes No
As verbs, rubberneck is a hyponym of watch; that is, rubberneck is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than watch:
  • watch: look attentively
  • rubberneck: strain to watch; stare curiously
Other hyponyms of watch include witness, catch, see, take in, view, watch, observe.
watch (noun) rubberneck (noun)
a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe a person who stares inquisitively
the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival) a tourist who is visiting sights of interest
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) rubberneck (verb)
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort strain to watch; stare curiously
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 rubberneck

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