What part of speech is “watch”
Noun
Definition:
a noun is a type of word that identifies a person, place, thing, idea, action, or quality. Watch can be used as a noun to refer to a timepiece, like a wristwatch, pocket watch, or wall clock, that tells the time.
Rules:
when used this way, it typically follows the articles 'a' or 'the', e.g. 'I need to buy a new watch'. It can also be used to refer more generally to the act of keeping an eye on something or someone, like 'I'll be keeping a watch on you'.
Examples:
I bought a waterproof watch to go swimming.
She put her watch in her purse before she went to bed.
Keep a watch on the house while I'm on vacation.
Verb
Definition:
watch is used as a verb to mean carefully observing or monitoring someone or something. This usage typically implies that the person or thing is being monitored for some sort of change or development.
Examples:
They were watching his every move.
We will watch the sunrise from the beach.
I need to watch the stock market to see if it rises.