check one's watch — to look at one's watch to see what time it is | The Missing Workbook

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check one's watch to look at one's watch to see what time it is

A1 CEFR level at which this word is typically taught. A1 is the most basic; C2 is near-native mastery. Verb + noun verb_noun

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She checked her watch and realized the train had already left.

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to look at one's watch to see what time it is

Words Used

watch A1
/wɑtʃ/ To look at something or someone for a period of time, paying attention.
check A1
/t͡ʃɛk/ To look at something carefully to make sure it is correct or safe.

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More collocations with watch (13)

watch a game to observe a game as a spectator watch a movie to view a film as entertainment watch a show view a performance or television program watch a video to view a recorded or streamed video watch the sky to observe the sky attentively over a period of time wear a watch to have a watch fastened around one's wrist digital watch a watch that displays the time as numerals on a screen gold watch a watch made of or plated with gold, traditionally given as a retirement gift

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More collocations with check (6)

background check an investigation into a person's past history, typically conducted for employment or security purposes final check a last inspection or review done immediately before completing or submitting something security check an inspection carried out to verify safety or prevent potential threats run a check carry out a systematic search or verification, often using a database or system routine check a regular, standard inspection carried out as a normal procedure check the facts to verify whether information is accurate before acting on it

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