STAND WATCH Synonyms
7 hypernyms for stand watch. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for STAND WATCH
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| guard | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a person who keeps watch over something or someone • the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage • a device designed to prevent injury or accidents • a posture of defence in boxing or fencing • the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team • a military unit serving to protect some place or person • a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. • the duty of serving as a sentry • (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles • a position on a basketball team verb • to keep watch over • watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect • protect against a challenge or attack • take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence | ||||||
| lookout | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event • an elevated post affording a wide view • a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings • the act of looking out | ||||||
| observer | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses • an expert who observes and comments on something | ||||||
| sentinel | noun n | |||||
noun • a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event | ||||||
| sentry | noun n | |||||
noun • a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event | ||||||
| warder | noun n | |||||
noun • a person who works in a prison and is in charge of prisoners | ||||||
| watcher | noun n | |||||
noun • a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind) • a guard who keeps watch • a person who keeps a devotional vigil by a sick bed or by a dead body | ||||||
| watchman | noun n | |||||
noun • a guard who keeps watch | ||||||
| keep guard | noun n | |||||
verb • watch over so as to protect | ||||||
| stand guard | verb v | |||||
verb • watch over so as to protect | ||||||
| stand sentinel | verb v | |||||
verb • watch over so as to protect | ||||||