How Do You Spell OUTWATCH?

Pronunciation: [a͡ʊtwˈɒt͡ʃ] (IPA)

The word "Outwatch" is spelled as /aʊtˈwɒtʃ/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The word is composed of two parts, "out" meaning to go beyond or exceed and "watch" meaning to observe or keep an eye on something. The "ou" in "out" is pronounced as the diphthong /aʊ/, while the "w" in "watch" is pronounced as the voiced bilabial consonant /w/. The stress in the word is on the first syllable /aʊt/, which is pronounced with a long vowel sound /aʊ/.

OUTWATCH Meaning and Definition

1. Outwatch is a verb that denotes the act of staying awake, particularly all night, intentionally or unintentionally, to remain vigilant, alert, or keep an eye on something or someone. It involves actively monitoring, observing, or waiting during nighttime, typically when others are sleeping.

   The term "outwatch" is a compound word, combining "out," meaning beyond or surpassing, and "watch," which refers to the act of being vigilant or staying awake. Thus, outwatch implies going above and beyond the typical duration of being awake during nighttime.

   This term can be used in various contexts. For example, a vigilant parent might outwatch their sick child, staying awake throughout the night to monitor their condition and provide necessary care. In a military setting, soldiers may outwatch their enemies by staying awake all night to guard their camp or keep watch for potential threats. Additionally, individuals passionate about a particular event or eagerly awaiting its outcome might outwatch it, losing sleep due to their excitement or anticipation.

   Outwatch emphasizes the deliberate effort to remain awake and attentive, distinguishing it from simply being unable to sleep. It implies dedication and commitment to a particular task or duty, often at the expense of one's own rest.

Common Misspellings for OUTWATCH

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• outqatch
• outaatch

Etymology of OUTWATCH

The word "outwatch" is a combination of two words: "out" and "watch". Let's break down their etymologies individually:

1. "Out": This word originated from the Old English word "ūt", which had a similar meaning of being outside or away. The word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "*ūt", which shares the same meaning. It is also related to the Old Norse "út" and Dutch "uit".

2. "Watch": This word has its roots in the Old English word "wæccan", meaning "to be awake, be vigilant". It can be traced further back to the Proto-Germanic word "*wakjanan" with the same meaning. The word is also connected to the Old Norse "vaka" and German "wachen".

Conjugate verb Outwatch

CONDITIONAL

I would outwatch

you would outwatch

he/she/it would outwatch

we would outwatch

they would outwatch

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be outwatching

you would be outwatching

he/she/it would be outwatching

we would be outwatching

they would be outwatching

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have outwatch

you would have outwatch

he/she/it would have outwatch

we would have outwatch

they would have outwatch

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been outwatching

you would have been outwatching

he/she/it would have been outwatching

we would have been outwatching

they would have been outwatching

FUTURE

I will outwatch

you will outwatch

he/she/it will outwatch

we will outwatch

they will outwatch

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be outwatching

you will be outwatching

he/she/it will be outwatching

we will be outwatching

they will be outwatching

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have outwatched

you will have outwatched

he/she/it will have outwatched

we will have outwatched

they will have outwatched

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been outwatching

you will have been outwatching

he/she/it will have been outwatching

we will have been outwatching

they will have been outwatching

IMPERATIVE

you outwatch

we let´s outwatch

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to outwatch

PAST

I outwatched

you outwatched

he/she/it outwatched

we outwatched

they outwatched

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was outwatching

you were outwatching

he/she/it was outwatching

we were outwatching

they were outwatching

PAST PARTICIPLE

outwatched

PAST PERFECT

I had outwatched

you had outwatched

he/she/it had outwatched

we had outwatched

they had outwatched

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been outwatching

you had been outwatching

he/she/it had been outwatching

we had been outwatching

they had been outwatching

PRESENT

I outwatch

you outwatch

he/she/it outwatches

we outwatch

they outwatch

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am outwatching

you are outwatching

he/she/it is outwatching

we are outwatching

they are outwatching

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

outwatching

PRESENT PERFECT

I have outwatched

you have outwatched

he/she/it has outwatched

we have outwatched

they have outwatched

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been outwatching

you have been outwatching

he/she/it has been outwatching

we have been outwatching

they have been outwatching