Watchful: meaning, definitions and examples

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watchful

 

[ หˆwษ’tสƒfสŠl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

be watchful

vigilant or on one's guard against possible danger or trouble.

Synonyms

alert, attentive, observant, vigilant

Examples of usage

  • He was watchful for any suspicious activity.
  • She remained watchful throughout the night.
Context #2 | Adjective

keep watchful

paying close attention to something.

Synonyms

alert, attentive, observant, vigilant

Examples of usage

  • The teacher kept a watchful eye on the students during the exam.
  • The mother remained watchful while her child played in the park.

Translations

Translations of the word "watchful" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vigilante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคคเคฐเฅเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wachsam

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ waspada

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะธะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czujny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ญฆๆˆ’ใ—ใฆใ„ใ‚‹ (ใ‘ใ„ใ‹ใ„ใ—ใฆใ„ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vigilant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vigilante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dikkatli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฝ๊ณ„ํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชูŠู‚ุธ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bdฤ›lรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bdelรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ญฆๆƒ•็š„ (jวngtรฌ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ buden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถkull

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒฎแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ehtiyatlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vigilante

Etymology

The word 'watchful' originated from the Middle English word 'wacche' which means 'to watch'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The concept of being watchful or vigilant has always been important for human survival, as it allows individuals to anticipate and respond to potential threats or dangers.

See also: watch, watcher, watchers, watchfully, watchfulness, watching, watchman, watchmen, watchtower.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,926, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.