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watch vs spectate

spectate vs watch

watch is a noun but spectate is not a noun.

watch and spectate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
watch Yes No Yes No
spectate No No Yes No
As verbs, spectate is a hyponym of watch; that is, spectate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than watch:
  • watch: see or watch
  • spectate: be a spectator in a sports event
Other hyponyms of watch include visualise, visualize, preview, rewatch, binge.
watch (noun) spectate (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) spectate (verb)
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort be a spectator in a sports event
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 spectate

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