CEFR B2

watchfully

adverb

Meaning

In a way that shows careful observation, alertness, or vigilance.

Examples

The security guard scanned the monitors watchfully for any suspicious activity.
She listened watchfully to the distant sounds, trying to identify the source.

Synonyms: carefully, attentively, vigilantly, alertly, circumspectly

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watchfully (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈwɒtʃfəli/

Definition

In a way that shows careful observation, alertness, or vigilance.

Examples

The security guard scanned the monitors watchfully for any suspicious activity.
She listened watchfully to the distant sounds, trying to identify the source.

How to Use watchfully

watchfully + verb (collocation): To perform an action with careful observation. — "He watchfully studied the map before setting out on the hike."

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