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look at the phone vs watch the phone

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Look at the phone' is used when you want someone to direct their gaze towards the phone, while 'watch the phone' is used when you want someone to pay attention to the phone for a period of time.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 5219 views

look at the phone

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you want someone to direct their gaze towards the phone, usually to see or notice something on the phone.

Examples:

  • Look at the phone screen to see the message.
  • Look at the phone and tell me who is calling.
  • Look at the phone camera and smile for the picture.
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  • Latest HTC One A9 leak gives a clear look at the phone and its six color options. Android · Alex Wagner. Editorial Director of News and Content. | September 23, 2015. 81 shares. 20. 39. 21. 1. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. HTC One M8 rear. The HTC One A9 ...
  • Sep 16, 2015 ... As for the hardware, we get a good look at the phone's rumored 5.4-inch display, flanked by sloping bezels on either side. There's also an 18-megapixel camera in back and a Snapdragon 808 processor under the hood.
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Alternatives:

  • Look at the phone screen.
  • Look at the phone display.
  • Look at the phone notification.

watch the phone

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you want someone to pay attention to the phone for a period of time, often implying waiting for a specific action or event.

Examples:

  • Watch the phone for any incoming calls.
  • Watch the phone until the battery is fully charged.
  • Watch the phone while I step out for a moment.
  • Watch The Phone Online. Watch your favorite shows on Amazon Prime Amazon Prime Instant Video logo. kill. Newest First; Oldest First. FILTER BY TYPE. All (6); Full Episodes (6); Clips (0); Other (0). FILTER BY SOURCE. All Free (0); All Paid  ...
  • ... or customized response. You can take a quick phone call using the built-in speaker and microphone. Or for longer conversations, transfer the call to your iPhone. Watch the “Messages” Guided Tour · Watch the “Phone Calls” Guided Tour ...
  • Jul 30, 2015 ... There are three ways you can make a phone call on your Apple Watch: the Phone app, your Favorites list or via Siri. I'll show you how to make a call each way below. How to make a call with Siri on your Apple Watch - Press ...
  • Aug 6, 2015 ... If you tap on this banner while you're on a phone call via your Apple Watch, the phone call will transfer to your phone, seamlessly. This is called Handoff, and it's a feature that, well, hands off various activities from one device ...

Alternatives:

  • Keep an eye on the phone.
  • Monitor the phone.
  • Attend to the phone.

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