watched
v. · adj.-
1 looked at for a time (v.) A1 Beginnerlooked at someone or something for a period of time to see what happened.
the past tense of 'watch', indicating the act of observing a person, object, or event over a duration.
ExampleWe watched a movie together last night and then went for a walk.
ExampleThe researchers watched the subjects closely throughout the experiment to ensure every behavioral shift was documented in real time.
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2 monitored (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatebeing looked at or followed closely, often for safety or control.
subject to observation or surveillance; often used to describe individuals or digital activities under scrutiny.
ExampleThe security guard kept an eye on the watched entrance all night.
ExampleIn the digital age, a watched account is often subject to automated flags if any suspicious activity is detected by the system's algorithm.
- unwatched
- unattended
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3 guarded or looked after (v.) A2 Elementarytook care of something or someone to make sure they were safe.
the past tense of 'watch' in the sense of exercising care, caution, or protective surveillance over a person or property.
ExampleShe watched her sister's children while their parents were at work.
ExampleThe shepherd watched the flock throughout the night, remaining vigilant against any predators that might approach from the forest edge.