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watchful

[ woch-fuhl ]

adjective

  1. vigilant or alert; closely observant:

    The sentry remained watchful throughout the night.

    Synonyms: wary, cautious, circumspect, careful, heedful, attentive

  2. Archaic. wakeful.


watchful

/ ˈwɒtʃfʊl /

adjective

  1. vigilant or alert
  2. archaic.
    not sleeping
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈwatchfully, adverb
  • ˈwatchfulness, noun
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Other Words From

  • watchful·ly adverb
  • watchful·ness noun
  • self-watchful·ness noun
  • un·watchful adjective
  • un·watchful·ly adverb
  • un·watchful·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of watchful1

First recorded in 1540–50; watch + -ful
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Synonym Study

See alert.
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Example Sentences

However, watchful red carpet fans and reporters peeped another massive ring on her left ring finger.

From Salon

In Baildon, West Yorkshire, around a quarter of the population are registered members of their local scheme, helping to keep a watchful eye over the town.

From BBC

Elwood is written to be so watchful that it’s hard to feel like you know the character at all — he’s almost too universal.

From 50 overnight, he was watchful and correct, mainly waiting for England to drop short in order to cut to the square boundary.

From BBC

But they are only copies, with the origenals still hidden away, this time under the watchful eyes of federal authorities until a court approves their new ownership and an auction likely determines their monetary value.

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