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MustAsk Posted 12 years ago
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Watch younger children?

Hi

I have to babysit my younger brother tonight

Can the word 'babysit' be replaced with 'watch'

I have to watch my younger brother tonight

Thanks!
  

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MustAsk Can the word 'babysit' be replaced with 'watch' Yes, if he context makes clear what the task actually is.

— Mister Micawber

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MustAskCan the word 'babysit' be replaced with 'watch'
Yes, if he context makes clear what the task actually is.
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MustAsk HiI have to babysit my younger brother tonightCan the word 'babysit' be replaced with 'watch'I have to watch my younger brother tonightThanks!
Yes, under normal circumstances. If the "baby" is of a certain age, he or she might well prefer "watch" over "babysit".
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When it comes to babysitting or looking after children, AE speakers prefer to say 'watch' young children, and BE speakers say 'mind' them.
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Rover_KEWhen it comes to babysitting or looking after children, AE speakers prefer to say 'watch' young children, and BE speakers say 'mind' them.
It always seems odd to me while traveling when a guide will say "mind your head". Actually, though, it's much more logical than "watch your head" as we say in the States. Physically impossible to do without a mirr
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