watchful

CEFRB2

/ˈwɒt͡ʃ.fəl/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Carefully paying attention to notice possible danger or problems.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Fully observant, vigilant, or aware.

Examples

  • Do not try to run away, please, because the eyes of your enemies are watchful.

  • He was watchful for any sign of diabetes.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

More examples

In context

  • The teacher kept a watchful eye on her pupils during the school trip.

  • But there was so much at stake that I had to take some risk—though even when I was far away there has never been a day when the Shire has not been guarded by watchful eyes.

Synonyms

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The blank mother checked on her crying baby every few minutes to ensure safety.

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English waccheful, equivalent to watch + -ful. Compare West Frisian waaks (“watchful”), Dutch waaks, waakzaam (“watchful”), German wachsam (“watchful”), Swedish vaksam (“watchful”).