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watch vs timekeeper

timekeeper vs watch

watch and timekeeper both are nouns.

watch is a verb but timekeeper is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
watch Yes No Yes No
timekeeper Yes No No No
As nouns, timekeeper is a hypernym of watch; that is, timekeeper is a word with a broader meaning than watch:
  • watch: a small portable timepiece
  • timekeeper: a measuring instrument or device for keeping time
Other hypernyms of watch include horologe, timepiece.
watch (noun) timekeeper (noun)
a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe a measuring instrument or device for keeping time
the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival) a clerk who keeps track of the hours worked by employees
a small portable timepiece (sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed
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) timekeeper (verb)
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
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 timekeeper

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