watching

Plural: watchings

Noun

• the act of observing; taking a patient look
• The act of one who watches.

Verb

• look attentively
• follow with the eyes or the mind
  • "The world is watching Sarajevo"
• see or watch
• observe with attention
• be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful
• observe or determine by looking
• find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
• present participle and gerund of watch

Examples

• "She was watching a movie."

Synonyms

ascertain, catch, check, determine, find out, follow, keep an eye on, learn, look on, look out, observance, observation, observe, see, take in, view, watch, watch out, watch over