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Caretaker vs Watcher - What's the difference?

caretaker | watcher |

As nouns the difference between caretaker and watcher

is that caretaker is someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after somewhere, or with responsibility for keeping a place in good repair while watcher is someone who watches or observes.

As an adjective caretaker

is temporary, on a short term basis.

caretaker

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after somewhere, or with responsibility for keeping a place in good repair.
  • Someone who takes care of a person; a parent, carer or other guardian.

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • Temporary, on a short term basis.
    • Johnson had to be drafted in as the caretaker manager after Hewlett resigned without warning the day before the final.

    watcher

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • someone who watches or observes
  • someone who keeps vigil
  • a guard

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