watchful
Meaning
Fully observant, vigilant, or aware.
Synonyms
argus-eyed
be on guard
be vigilant
not lazy
not sleeping
chary of
Translations
vigile
attentif
wachsam
vigilante
προσεκτικός
alert
atentoFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈwɒt͡ʃ.fəl/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English waccheful, equivalent to watch + -ful. Compare West Frisian waaks (“watchful”), Dutch waaks, waakzaam (“watchful”), German wachsam (“watchful”), Swedish vaksam (“watchful”).
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