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watchful

/ˈwɒtʃfəl/
watch · ful /ˈwɒtʃ · fəl/
English Definition
adj. paying careful attention
中文释义
警惕的，注意的
Significado en Español
vigilante, atento
한국어 뜻
경계하는, 주의 깊은
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cảnh giác, chú ý
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Example Sentence

The watchful guard noticed the broken window.

这位警惕的保安注意到了破碎的窗户。

Synonyms
vigilant alert observant
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “watchful”:

  1. A oblivious
  2. B inattentive
  3. C careless
  4. D vigilant
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D — vigilant. “watchful” means adj. paying careful attention

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ old shepherd kept a very close eye on all of his sheep.

  1. A watchful
  2. B careless
  3. C sleepy
  4. D distracted
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A — watchful. “watchful” means adj. paying careful attention

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Common questions about “watchful”

What does “watchful” mean?

watchful — adj. paying careful attention. In Chinese: 警惕的，注意的.

How do you pronounce “watchful”?

watchful is pronounced /ˈwɒtʃfəl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: watch · ful.

How do you use “watchful” in a sentence?

The watchful guard noticed the broken window. (这位警惕的保安注意到了破碎的窗户。)

What are synonyms for “watchful”?

vigilant, alert, observant — all close in meaning to watchful (adj. paying careful attention).

Is “watchful” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. watchful appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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