continuously-watched
|con-tin-u-ous-ly-watched|
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/kənˈtɪnjuəsli wɑːtʃt/
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/kənˈtɪnjʊəsli wɒtʃt/
(watch)
observe attentively
Etymology
Etymology Information
'watch' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'wæccan,' where 'wæc-' meant 'to be awake.'
Historical Evolution
'wæccan' transformed into the Middle English word 'wacchen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'watch.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to be awake or keep vigil,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to observe or monitor.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/07/22 03:31