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watch·ful
 watchful
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adjective |
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watching closely or carefully; alert.
The cat was watchful as the mouse scampered across the floor.- synonyms:
- alert, attentive, vigilant, wary
- similar words:
- awake, careful, cautious, heedful, on guard, prudent
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| related words: |
close, intent, wary |
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| derivations: |
watchfully (adv.), watchfulness (n.) |
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