Commentary: Syntax is: NP1 WATCH (NP2)
NOTE: Compare this group to the group 3. In this group, the watcher cannot exert control over the patient. Physical and metaphorical act of looking and paying attention.
Examples:
Are you coming to watch the game?
I watched him as he walked off down the street.
I wasn't watching for him.
I got the feeling I was being watched.
They won't let me watch tv tonight.
Watch how the dog chases the cat away.
I watch the market every day.
Mappings:
VerbNet: assessment-34.1
FrameNet: Perception_active
PropBank: watch.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7
Commentary: Syntax includes: NP1 WATCH[intransitive] (out) PP(for + event)
NOTE: Keep attention or monitor in order to accomplish or prevent something. Doesn't necessarily have to do with the act of physically looking. Includes: WATCH OUT
Examples:
Watch out for the pickpockets!
Your job is to watch for anyone coming.
Please watch for the opportunity to volunteer for this group.
Mappings:
VerbNet: search-35.2,assessment-34.1
FrameNet: Seeking
PropBank: watch.01, watch.02
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 5
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
watch_out 1
Commentary: Syntax is: NP1 WATCH NP2 Attention for control or protective measure.
NOTE: NP1 has implied control over NP2, but unlike sense 4, there is observation, and not necessarily action taken Includes: WATCH OVER
Examples:
Can you watch the baby while I go upstairs?
The shepherd watched the flock white llamas.
He watched the prisoner all day.
It's your turn to watch the camp tonight.
Please watch over my stuff while I go to the restroom.
Mappings:
VerbNet: assessment-34.1
FrameNet: Perception_active
PropBank: watch.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
watch_over 1
Commentary: Syntax is: NP1[agent] WATCH NP2
NOTE: To exert control by taking care of or keeping mindful of something.
Examples:
Watch your language!
Watch where you are going!
I need to watch my weight.
Watch what you are doing with your knife.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: watch.01