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watchful
[ woch-fuhl ]
/ ËwÉtÊ fÉl /
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adjective
vigilant or alert; closely observant: The sentry remained watchful throughout the night.
Archaic. wakeful.
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synonym study for watchful
1. See alert.
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British Dictionary definitions for watchful
watchful
/ (ËwÉtÊfÊl) /
adjective
vigilant or alert
archaic not sleeping
Derived forms of watchful
watchfully, adverbwatchfulness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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