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Watchers

Noun / ˈwɑ:tʃɜ:z / Another word for watchers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person or group of people who observe something closely.

Synonyms & similar words

watchman looker spectator watcher witness securityguard viewer observers spectators onlookers witnesses viewers audience crowd watchful vigilant attentive alert observant careful cautious circumspect prudent scrutinizing inspecting examining surveying

Synonyms by register

Formal

observers spectators onlookers witnesses

Informal

lookers peepers eyeballs

Literary

sentinels beholders gazers

Antonyms

ignorers neglecters unconcerned indifferent unobservant disregarders

Common collocations

  • watchers of the sky
  • watchers of the night
  • watchers of the game
  • watchers of the stock market
  • watchers of the news
  • watchers of the world
  • watchers of the stars

Word family

noun watcher
verb watch
adjective watchful
adverb watchfully

Usage note

The word 'watchers' often implies a passive role of observation, sometimes with a sense of vigilance or concern. It can also refer to those who monitor specific activities or phenomena.

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Example sentences

  1. The watchers kept an eye on the movie set to make sure everything was going smoothly.
  2. The bird watchers spotted a hawk in the tree.
  3. The security watchers monitored the cameras for any suspicious activity.
  4. The whale watchers saw a pod of orcas in the water.
  5. The night watchers kept watch for any intruders.

Quotes

  • The watchers were always vigilant, never missing a thing.
  • We are all watchers, observing the world around us.
  • The watchers saw the truth behind the facade.

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