watching

UK
/ˈwɒtʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
watchinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈwɒtʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe someone or something that is in the act of watching.
Definitions
Engaged in the act of observing; alert and observant.
The watching guards noticed the slightest movement.
watchingnoun
watchings
pl
Translations
The watching of the movie was a great experience.
Просмотр фильма был отличным опытом.
The scientist's watching of the stars led to a new discovery.
Наблюдение учёного за звёздами привело к новому открытию.
Definitions
The act of observing something or someone attentively.
Bird watching is a popular hobby among nature enthusiasts.
The activity of viewing television, films, or other visual media.
Her favorite form of relaxation is binge watching on Sunday evenings.
watchverb

watching

Gerund

watched
Past Simple
watched
Past Participle
watching
Gerund
UK
/wɒtʃ/
US
/wɑːtʃ/
Translations
The detective was hired to watch the suspect.
Детектива наняли, чтобы следить за подозреваемым.
I like to watch movies on weekends.
Мне нравится смотреть фильмы по выходным.
He likes to watch the birds in the park.
Ему нравится наблюдать за птицами в парке.
Additional translations
Definitions
To look at or observe attentively over a period of time.
She likes to watch the sunset every evening.
To keep under careful, protective, or secret observation.
The detective was assigned to watch the suspect's house.
To follow the progress or development of something.
He watched the project closely to ensure it stayed on schedule.
To guard or protect someone or something.
The security guard was hired to watch the premises overnight.
watchnoun
Definitions
A small portable time-piece, especially one worn on the wrist or carried in a pocket.
He pulled out his pocket watch to see if they were late.
A period of vigil or surveillance, especially for keeping guard or observing something.
The night watch was responsible for ensuring the safety of the town.
A group of people, such as sailors, who take turns on duty, especially during the night.
The ship's watch changed every four hours to ensure constant vigilance.
An official alert issued by meteorological or other authorities indicating that conditions are favorable for a particular hazard.
A hurricane watch is in effect for the coastal region.
An act of viewing or something considered in terms of its viewing experience.
The new documentary is a fascinating watch.
watchadjective
Definitions
Relating to or designed for a wristwatch or timepiece.
He replaced the broken watch strap with a leather one.