Word: WATCH
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of WATCH
- A portable or wearable timepiece.
"More people today carry a watch on their wrists than in their pockets."
- The act of guarding and observing someone or something.
- A particular time period when guarding is kept.
"The second watch of the night began at midnight."
- To look at, see, or view for a period of time.
"I'm tired of watching TV."
- To observe over a period of time; to notice or pay attention.
"Put a little baking soda in some vinegar and watch what happens."
- To mind, attend, or guard.
"He has to watch the kids that afternoon."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "watch" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "watch" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WATCH a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is WATCH worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in WATCH? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing WATCH:
- # the watch effect
- # master of watch
- # playing with watch
- # in terms of watch
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