watchful
Use Watchful in a sentence
fəl adjective
1.
vigilant or alert; closely observant: The sentry remained watchful throughout the night.
2.
Archaic. wakeful.
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watchful (ˈwɒtʃfʊl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | vigilant or alert |
| 2. | archaic not sleeping |
| 'watchfully | |
| —adv | |
| 'watchfulness | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
We use an expensive machine rather than watchful waiting.
At the same time, nature has ways of surprising us, and it pays to be watchful.
Companies needed to have powerful shareholders and independent directors to keep a watchful eye on managers.
The three sports that have been under their watchful eye since the report's inception continue to post higher marks every year.
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