What does the word watchful mean?
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Watchfulness.
Part of speech: noun
Part of speech: adjective
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Usage examples for watchful
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The Jesuit, keeping a watchful eye on every side, directed her course so as to avoid any of the boats rowing guard on the river, which might have impeded his progress. – The Prime Minister by W.H.G. Kingston
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That did not come, for the party were more watchful than ever; and at last he sank back, feeling that all was over, and praying that warning might be given to those in danger, in some other way. – Middy and Ensign by G. Manville Fenn
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His attack compelled the most watchful defence, and hardly allowed the chance of a run. – Young Barbarians by Ian Maclaren