"Watchdog" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A person or organization that watches over and regulates an activity, person, or organization to ensure it is operating fairly and properly.
To be using or spending something unnecessarily or poorly, often because one has plenty of it: such as money, food, time, energy, etc.<br><br>Example: "She was wasting her talent by working in a job that didn't challenge her."<br><br>Synonyms: squandering, misusing, misuse, profligacy.<br><br>Antonyms: saving, conserving, using efficiently, managing wisely.
Wastrels: People who are careless and irresponsible with money or resources, especially those who spend money foolishly or unnecessarily.
Watanabe is a Japanese surname that means "Japanese field" or "Japanese plains". It is a common surname in Japan and is often used in East Asian context, particularly in Japan, China, and South Korea. The name is thought to have originated from the name of a town or village in Japan, where rice fields or plains were located.<br><br>In some cases, Watanabe may also be a toponymic surname, referring to someone from a place where the Watanabe clan once resided. The Watanabe clan was a famous samurai clan in Japan during the Sengoku period, and some descendants of the clan may still bear the surname today.<br><br>As a given name, Watanabe is less common and may be transliterated from the surname or used as a personal name with a specific meaning or significance.
"Back of the tulip".<br><br>(Watauga is also a county name in the US, specifically in North Carolina and Tennessee, named after Watauga County.)
A timepiece or device for showing and measuring time, typically worn on the wrist; a passive observer; to carefully observe or pay attention to something.
A watchband is a strap or strap-like device that holds a watch in place on a person's wrist. It is also commonly referred to as a "strap" or "bracelet".
Past tense of the word "watch." It means:<br><br> To see or look at something for a period of time.<br> To be present at an event or activity and observe it.<br> To see a movie, TV show, or online content.<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br> I watched the sunset on the beach last night.<br> She watched the concert from the front row.<br> He watched his favorite TV show on Netflix.
The word "watches" has several possible meanings. Here are a few:<br><br>1. The third person singular present tense of the verb "watch", which means to pay attention or observe something.<br>Example: "She watches TV every evening."<br>2. A timepiece that is worn on the wrist, typically with a strap or band, to display the time.<br>Example: "I'm late, I lost track of time and my watch stopped working."<br>3. A person who observes or supervises someone or something.<br>Example: "The headmaster watches over the students carefully."<br><br>Let me know if you'd like more information!
Watchet is a noun that refers to a type of fragrant oil extracted from the bark and twigs of the watchtree tree.