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watchful

[ woch-fuhl ]
/ ˈwɒtʃ fəl /
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adjective
vigilant or alert; closely observant: The sentry remained watchful throughout the night.
Archaic. wakeful.
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Origin of watchful

First recorded in 1540–50; watch + -ful

synonym study for watchful

1. See alert.

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British Dictionary definitions for watchful

watchful
/ (ˈwɒtʃfʊl) /

adjective
vigilant or alert
archaic not sleeping

Derived forms of watchful

watchfully, adverbwatchfulness, noun
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