watchful
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Adjective — Alert and paying close attention; on guard.
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How to use watchful
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Etymology
From Middle English waccheful, formed from watch plus -ful.
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What does “watchful” mean?
The word “watchful” means alert and paying close attention; on guard. In plain terms, paying close, careful attention, as if standing guard.
How do you pronounce “watchful”?
“Watchful” is pronounced WOCH-fuhl (/ˈwɔt͡ʃ.fəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “watchful” in a sentence?
Here is “watchful” used in a sentence: “The watchful nurse kept a close eye on her patient overnight.”
What part of speech is “watchful”?
“Watchful” is an adjective.
Where does the word “watchful” come from?
The word “watchful” comes from Middle English. From Middle English waccheful, formed from watch plus -ful.