watching
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈwɒtʃɪŋ/
KK: /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Relating to the act of observing something attentively.
Example
The watching crowd was silent as the performance began.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more watching
Superlative: most watching
Conversation
Did you enjoy the watching party last night?
Absolutely! It was so much fun with everyone around.
I love how we all got into the game together.
Yeah, it really makes the watching experience much better!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
observing
viewing
monitoring
Antonyms
ignoring
overlooking
disregarding
verb
Definition
To look at something for a period of time, usually something that is moving or happening.
Example
I enjoy watching movies on weekends.
Tense Forms
Past: watched
Past Participle: watched
Conversation
What are you up to this weekend?
I’m thinking about watching that new movie that just came out.
That sounds fun! I’ve heard it’s really good.
Root Explanation
Watching → It is formed from "watch" (from Old English *wæccan*, meaning to be awake or to guard) and "-ing" (a suffix used to indicate the action or process of). The word "watching" refers to the action of being awake or alert to observe something.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'awake' ('wæccan') to 'guard' or observe something — that's why watching means to observe attentively.
Visually Confused Words
unwatching
witching
ratching
matching
latching
hatching
catching
athing