watchful — Being alert and carefully observant, paying close attention to potential dangers or changes. Characterized by vigilant monitoring of surroundings.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Being alert and carefully observant, paying close attention to potential dangers or changes. Characterized by vigilant monitoring of surroundings.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
Example Sentences
- My watchful cat stares at my sandwich like a tiny furry security guard.
- The teacher kept a watchful eye on the students during the exam.
- Be watchful when crossing the street, especially during rush hour.
watchful
ADJECTIVE[/ˈwɑːtʃfəl/]
Being alert and carefully observant, paying close attention to potential dangers or changes. Characterized by vigilant monitoring of surroundings.
Being alert and carefully observant, paying close attention to potential dangers or changes. Characterized by vigilant monitoring of surroundings.
Stay watchful to defeat the wrathful!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'wæccan' meaning 'to be awake, to keep watch' combined with the Middle English suffix '-ful'. The word literally means 'full of watching' or 'characterized by keeping watch.'
Breakdown
watch (to keep guard, observe alertly) + -ful (adjective suffix meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by')
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📝Examples
“My watchful cat stares at my sandwich like a tiny furry security guard.”
“The teacher kept a watchful eye on the students during the exam.”
“Be watchful when crossing the street, especially during rush hour.”
“The watchful dog noticed the mailman three blocks away and started its daily concert.”
“Parents need to be watchful of their children's online activities.”
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