The verb to watch · Conjugation
Past Simple of watch
The answer: watched
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A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to watch is watched.
Example: I watched a movie.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | watched |
| You | watched |
| He / She / It | watched |
| We | watched |
| You (pl.) | watched |
| They | watched |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. He watchs ❌
Verbs that end in -ch take -es with he, she and it: he watches, she catches, it teaches.
2. Watch = for some time
Use watch when you look at something for some time, like TV or a match: We watched the match. It is different from look at (often a short moment): Look at this photo!
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of watch?+
The Past Simple of watch is watched (regular, with -ed).
What is the difference between watch, look at and see in English?+
Watch means to look at something for some time (TV, sport, a film). Look at means to turn your eyes to something, often for a short time. See means that something comes to your eyes.
What does watch out mean in English?+
Watch out! means be careful, there is danger! Look out! means the same thing.
Is watch also a noun?+
Yes. A watch is a small clock that you wear on your wrist. This meaning is different from the verb: I looked at my watch.
What is binge-watching?+
Binge-watching means watching many episodes of a series one after the other. It is a modern habit that came with streaming.
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