Watchful: meaning, definitions and examples

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watchful

[ ˈwɒtʃfʊl ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 vigilante

🇮🇳 सतर्क

🇩🇪 wachsam

🇮🇩 waspada

🇺🇦 пильний

🇵🇱 czujny

🇯🇵 警戒している (けいかいしている)

🇫🇷 vigilant

🇪🇸 vigilante

🇹🇷 dikkatli

🇰🇷 경계하는

🇸🇦 متيقظ

🇨🇿 bdělý

🇸🇰 bdelý

🇨🇳 警惕的 (jǐngtì de)

🇸🇮 buden

🇮🇸 vökull

🇰🇿 сақ

🇬🇪 ფხიზელი

🇦🇿 ehtiyatlı

🇲🇽 vigilante

Word origin

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.