adjective
- that has been watched or noticed
verb
- past tense and past participle of observe; watched carefully or noticed
- followed or obeyed a rule, custom, or practice
- celebrated or commemorated a holiday or special occasion
Examples
- The scientist observed the chemical reaction through a microscope.
- She observed that the weather was getting colder.
- The family observed their traditional holiday customs.
- Traffic laws must be observed by all drivers.
- The observed behavior of the animals was recorded in detail.
- We observed a moment of silence for the victims.
- The observed data supported the hypothesis.