watch a video
/wɑːtʃ ə ˈvɪdioʊ/
Meaning
To look at and listen to recorded moving images on a screen, such as on YouTube, TV, or a phone. This is a very common daily activity.
Examples
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I like to watch a video on YouTube while eating my lunch.
I like to watch a video on YouTube while eating my lunch.
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Let's watch a video about how to cook this recipe.
Let's watch a video about how to cook this recipe.
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She spent the whole evening watching videos of cute cats.
She spent the whole evening watching videos of cute cats.
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He sent me a link to watch a video explaining the new project.
He sent me a link to watch a video explaining the new project.
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Can we watch a video together before we go to sleep?
Can we watch a video together before we go to sleep?
Common Mistakes
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✗ I am going to look a video on my phone.
✓ I am going to watch a video on my phone.
Use 'watch' for screens and moving images, not 'look' or 'see'.
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✗ I watched to a video about history.
✓ I watched a video about history.
Do not put 'to' after the verb 'watch'. It takes a direct object.
Related Expressions
Practice
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If you don't understand the homework, you can ___ online.
💡 Look at an educational clip on a screen.
Show answer
watch a video
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Before buying the phone, I decided to ___ of its reviews.
💡 Look at a recorded review on a screen.
Show answer
watch a video