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observe

observe

Meaning of observe

observe closely

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EN-UK/əbˈzɜːv/
EN-US/əbˈzɝv/
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observe with Russian translation

observe usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

У озера мне нравится наблюдать цаплю, которая стоит неподвижно и высматривает рыбу.

At the lake I observe a heron standing very still as it watches the water for fish.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Во время похода я стараюсь наблюдать следы животных , чтобы понять, какие животные здесь были.

While hiking I observe animal tracks to work out which creatures passed here.

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observe belongs to the topic "Outdoor Recreation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

observeнаблюдать
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

observe synonyms

Related words worth learning together

watch
to look at something attentively over a period of time (safety, entertainment, events)
monitor
to check or track something regularly over time, often using equipment or systematic checks
inspect
to examine something carefully, often officially or systematically, looking for faults or compliance
keep an eye on
to watch someone or something to ensure safety or proper behavior (informal)
see
to perceive with the eyes; often passive and not necessarily intentional
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W
🇬🇧en
watch

to look at something attentively over a period of time (safety, entertainment, events)

B2Very Often

Watch the children while they play.

🇬🇧en

to check or track something regularly over time, often using equipment or systematic checks

B2Often

Doctors monitor the patient's heart rate.

🇬🇧en

to examine something carefully, often officially or systematically, looking for faults or compliance

B2Often

They inspected the building for safety hazards.

K
🇬🇧en
keep an eye on

to watch someone or something to ensure safety or proper behavior (informal)

B1Very Often

Can you keep an eye on my bag while I go to the restroom?

🇬🇧en

to perceive with the eyes; often passive and not necessarily intentional

A1Very Often

I can see the mountain from here.

🇬🇧en

to become aware of something, often suddenly or briefly

B1Very Often

She noticed a stain on her shirt.

S
🇬🇧en
scrutinize

to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly, often with critical intent

C1Rarely

Investigators scrutinized the financial records.

S
🇬🇧en
study

to examine carefully and in detail, often in order to learn or understand

B2Often

She studied the painting to understand the artist's technique.

survey
🇬🇧en

to look over or examine an area or situation broadly, or to gather information from a group

B2Often

They surveyed the coastline after the storm.

G
🇬🇧en
gaze

to look steadily and intently, often in admiration, wonder, or deep thought

B2Often

He gazed at the stars for hours.

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How to pronounce observe and what this word means

observe means observe. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce observe

/əbˈzɜːv/

observe translation

observe

observe examples

At the lake I observe a heron standing very still as it watches the water for fish.

observe transcription

/əbˈzɜːv/, /əbˈzɝv/

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observe meaning: what does it mean?

observe closely

observe pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

observe is pronounced as /əbˈzɜːv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

observe definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

At the lake I observe a heron standing very still as it watches the water for fish. Translation: У озера мне нравится наблюдать цаплю, которая стоит неподвижно и высматривает рыбу.

Is observe part of Outdoor Recreation vocabulary?

Yes, observe can be learned in the Outdoor Recreation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is observe part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, observe can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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