watchful
gb/wˈɔt͡ʃfəl/ us/wˈɔt͡ʃfəl/
B2
Angličtina
~ 7300
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adjective
B2
property
1
alert and paying close attention
always looking and listening carefully so you can see danger, problems, or changes early
Vzorec užití:
be watchful for [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use *watchful* like a verb (e.g., *He watchful the children*). Remember that *watchful* is an adjective, so it is usually used after *be* or before a noun (e.g., *He is watchful*, *a watchful guard*). It also describes observing the surroundings, not being careful about your own actions; for that, *careful* is often better.
Synonyma
vigilant (slightly more formal; strongly focused on possible danger or attack)
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alert (very close in meaning; can also emphasize being mentally quick)
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attentive (focuses on careful attention in general, not only to danger)
Antonyma
careless (not paying enough attention, especially so that mistakes or accidents can happen)
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unaware (not knowing or not noticing what is happening around you)
Kolokace
watchful eye
|remain watchful
|stay watchful
|ever watchful
|keep a watchful eye
Témata
safety
|work
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Security guards remained watchful throughout the night.
- Drivers need to be especially watchful in bad weather.
- The team was watchful for any signs that the system was failing.
- Investors are becoming more watchful as the market grows unstable.
- Hikers must stay watchful for sudden changes in the weather.
Učební příklady
- The dog is watchful when strangers come to the door.
- You should be watchful for cars when you cross the street.
- Police were watchful during the big game.
- Teachers are watchful during the exam.
- Be watchful for any smoke from the kitchen.
adjective
B2
property
2
closely watching to protect
looking at someone or something all the time to keep them safe or to control what they do
Vzorec užití:
a watchful [person/parent/guard]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse *watchful* with *watched*. *Watchful* describes the person who is doing the watching (e.g., *a watchful teacher*), while *watched* usually describes the person or thing that is being looked at (e.g., *a watched child*).
Synonyma
protective (focuses on wanting to keep someone safe, not always on active watching)
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observant (emphasizes noticing details; less about care or control)
Antonyma
neglectful (fails to give enough attention or care, especially to someone who needs it)
Kolokace
watchful parent
|watchful mother
|watchful guard
|watchful teacher
|watchful gaze
Témata
family
|safety
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The children played in the yard under their grandfather’s watchful eye.
- A watchful parent stood near the pool while the kids swam.
- The prisoners felt the watchful gaze of the guard on them at all times.
- Under the watchful supervision of her mentor, she learned quickly.
- The coach remained watchful on the sidelines, ready to step in if needed.
Učební příklady
- Her watchful mother stayed near the playground.
- A watchful guard stood at the door.
- The baby slept under her father’s watchful eye.
- The watchful teacher saw the student use a phone.
- Our cat is very watchful when the baby crawls.
Gramatika
Výrazy
ever watchful
1/ˈɛvɚ wˈɔt͡ʃfəl/
fixed phrase
literary
always alert and watchful
always watching carefully and ready to see danger or problems
Příklady
- The ever watchful guard paced along the wall.
- She walked through the dark street, her eyes ever watchful.
- The dog, ever watchful, sat by the front door.
keep a watchful eye on
1/kˈip ə wˈɔt͡ʃfəl ˈaɪ ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
carefully monitor someone or something
to look at someone or something often and carefully so you can quickly see any problem or change
Příklady
- The nurse will keep a watchful eye on you after the operation.
- Parents should keep a watchful eye on children near water.
- He kept a watchful eye on the budget during the project.
remain watchful
1/ɹɪmˈeɪn wˈɔt͡ʃfəl/
fixed phrase
continue to stay alert
to keep being alert and careful, especially about danger or problems
Příklady
- Doctors warn people to remain watchful for new symptoms.
- Residents were told to remain watchful as the storm approached.
- Even after the threat passed, the authorities remained watchful.
under the watchful eye of
1/ˈʌndɚ ðə wˈɔt͡ʃfəl ˈaɪ əv/
fixed phrase
being closely supervised
being carefully watched and supervised by someone
Příklady
- The trainees worked under the watchful eye of an experienced engineer.
- The children baked cookies under the watchful eye of their grandmother.
- New employees start under the watchful eye of a mentor.