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- [woch-fuh l]
- /ˈwɒtʃ fəl/
- /ˈwɒtʃ.fəl/
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- [woch-fuh l]
- /ˈwɒtʃ fəl/
Definitions of watchfully word
- adjective watchfully vigilant or alert; closely observant: The sentry remained watchful throughout the night. 1
- adjective watchfully Archaic. wakeful. 1
- adverb watchfully In a watchful manner. 0
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Origin of watchfully
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1540-50; watch + -ful
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Parts of speech for Watchfully
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
watchfully popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for watchfully
adv watchfully
- anxiously — full of mental distress or uneasiness because of fear of danger or misfortune; greatly worried; solicitous: Her parents were anxious about her poor health.
- attentively — while giving attention; observantly: Please listen attentively.
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
- circumspectly — watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent: circumspect behavior.
- concernedly — interested or affected: concerned citizens.
adverb watchfully
- alertly — fully aware and attentive; wide-awake; keen: an alert mind.
- cautiously — showing, using, or characterized by caution: a cautious man; To be cautious is often to show wisdom.
- closely — to put (something) in a position to obstruct an entrance, opening, etc.; shut.
- heedfully — In a heedful manner.
- jealously — feeling resentment against someone because of that person's rivalry, success, or advantages (often followed by of): He was jealous of his rich brother.
Antonyms for watchfully
adverb watchfully
- incompletely — not complete; lacking some part.
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