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watch vs watch over

watch over vs watch

watch is a noun but watch over is not a noun.

watch and watch over both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
watch Yes No Yes No
watch over No No Yes No
As verbs, watch and watch over are synonyms defined as:
  • watch and watch over: follow with the eyes or the mind
Other synonyms of watch include follow, keep an eye on, observe.
watch (noun) watch over (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) watch over (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 watch over

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