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"Look" vs "watch": seeing the difference
Anwar Kareem 28/11/2024, 06:07English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "look" and "watch" are verbs related to the sense of sight and involve directing one's gaze toward something.
What is different?
"Look" generally means to direct your eyes toward something, often briefly or without focusing deeply. "Watch" implies observing something attentively over a period of time, paying attention to details or changes.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Look- Please look at this picture.
- He looked out of the window.
- Look both ways before crossing the street.
- We watched a movie together.
- She enjoys watching the birds in the garden.
- He was watching TV when I called.
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