Word: WATCHING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of WATCHING
- 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."
- The act of one who watches.
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 "In professional circles, using the word "watching" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "watching", surprising the rest of the board members."
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
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 19 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WATCHING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is WATCHING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in WATCHING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing WATCHING:
- # the watching effect
- # master of watching
- # playing with watching
- # in terms of watching
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