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watcher

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/ˈwɒtʃər/ · watch-er

A person or thing that observes or monitors an activity.

Meanings

nounformal

A person or thing that observes or monitors an activity.

ایک شخص یا چیز جو کسی سرگرمی کی نگرانی کرتا ہے یا مشاہدہ کرتا ہے۔

نگہبان

nigahban

Synonyms

observersentinelmonitorنظارچینگرانمراقب

Antonyms

participantignoredisregardشرکت دارنظر اندازغفلت

Common Collocations

  • watcher of the skies
  • diligent watcher
  • street watcher

Example Sentences

The watcher observed the strange behavior of the animals.

نگہبان نے جانوروں کے عجیب سلوک کا مشاہدہ کیا۔

Nigahban ne janwaron ke ajeeb sulook ka muraqaba kiya.

As a watcher at the event, she took detailed notes.

ایک نگہبان کی حیثیت سے، اس نے تفصیلی نوٹس لیے۔

Aik nigahban ki haisiyat se, us ne tafseeli notes liye.

The security watcher is always alert to potential threats.

سیکیورٹی کے نگہبان ہمیشہ ممکنہ خطرات کے لیے چوکس رہتے ہیں۔

Security ke nigahban hamesha mumkinah khatarat ke liye chaukis rehte hain.

Easily Confused With

watch:A 'watch' is a timepiece, while a 'watcher' is one who observes.

Word Family

watch
verbدیکھنا
watched
verbدیکھا
watching
verbدیکھتے ہوئے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember a 'watcher' as someone who 'watches' over things.

Imagine a vigilant night watchman observing the streets.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اچھے کا دیکھنا، برا کا سننا

Achay ka dekhna, buray ka sunna

Seeing the good, hearing the bad.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "wacian" — to be awake

First known use: 14th century

The term 'watcher' has evolved from Old English roots, referring to someone who observes or keeps vigilance.