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STAND WATCH Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the phrase stand watch. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase stand watch. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for STAND WATCH

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guard
verb, nounv, 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, nounv, 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, nounv, n
noun

• a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

• an expert who observes and comments on something

sentinel
nounn
noun

• a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

sentry
nounn
noun

• a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

warder
nounn
noun

• a person who works in a prison and is in charge of prisoners

watcher
nounn
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
nounn
noun

• a guard who keeps watch

keep guard
nounn
verb

• watch over so as to protect

stand guard
verbv
verb

• watch over so as to protect

stand sentinel
verbv
verb

• watch over so as to protect

Best Hypernyms For STAND WATCH

Here is a list of related hypernyms for stand watch, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
guard monitor oversee patrol protect supervise
Phrases (1)
watch over

Alternatives for GUARD

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