Meaning of on the watch | Babel Free
Definitions
Noun. [C1]
Examples
“"Come⟳ into that little brush-shop and sit⟳ down, father—they'll let⟳ you sit⟳ down," said Eppie, always on the watch⟳ lest one of her father's strange attacks should come⟳ on.”
“Even when he eats and sleeps there is always one on the watch⟳ near him who has strength and weapons.”
“His children, married and single, were ever on the watch⟳ for what they could get⟳ out of him.”
“The department also notified its Bureau of Forestry and Electricity to be on the watch⟳ for ice on trees and power lines.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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