Definition of watches

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• watches is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
• watches is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
• watches is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of watches

• a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. lookout
  2. lookout man
  3. picket
  4. scout
  5. sentinel
  6. sentry
  7. spotter
• see or watch (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. catch
  2. see
  3. take in
  4. view
• find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. ascertain
  2. check
  3. determine
  4. find out
  5. learn
  6. see
• a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. vigil
• observe with attention (verb)

  Examples

  1. They watched as the murderer was executed

  Synonyms

  1. look on
• a small portable timepiece (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. ticker
• follow with the eyes or the mind (verb)

  Examples

  1. The world is watching Sarajevo

  Synonyms

  1. follow
  2. keep an eye on
  3. observe
  4. watch over
• be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. look out
  2. watch out
• the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival) (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. vigil
• a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty (noun)
• look attentively (verb)

  Examples

  1. watch a basketball game
• the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty (noun)
• observe or determine by looking ()

See definition of watches in Merriam Webster