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watchful

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈwɑtʃfəl/ · UK /ˈwɒtʃfəl/

watchful means: Paying close attention so that you notice possible danger or changes.

adjective

PAYING ATTENTIONB2

Paying close attention so that you notice possible danger or changes.

  • The guard remained watchful.
  • She kept a watchful eye on the children.
  • Watchful neighbors noticed smoke coming from the empty house.

Similar words: alert, vigilant, attentive

Opposites: inattentive

Common phrases: watchful eye, remain watchful

Questions about watchful

What does watchful mean?

Paying close attention so that you notice possible danger or changes.

What is watchful in other languages?

Türkçe: tetikte · Español: vigilante · Français: vigilant · Deutsch: wachsam · Italiano: vigile · 日本語: 注意深い

How do you pronounce watchful?

In American English /ˈwɑtʃfəl/; in British English /ˈwɒtʃfəl/.

How do you use watchful in a sentence?

The guard remained watchful. She kept a watchful eye on the children.

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