Watchful

//ˈwɒt͡ʃ.fəl//

Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

The word "watchful" can be used as adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

ever-watchful watchful waiting watchfully watchfulness

Derived From

Related Terms

aware observant vigilant wary

Similar Terms

alert argus-eyed awake awake fly heads-up lidless lively open-eyed sleepless vigilant wakeful wary wide-awake

Synonym Network

alert heedful observant

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