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watchful
watchful /ˈwɒtʃfəl $ ˈwɑːtʃ-, ˈwɒːtʃ-/ adjective
 Word Family: noun: watch, watcher; adjective: watchful, watchable; verb: watch
1. very careful to notice what is happening, and to make sure that everything is all right:
    The entrances are guarded by watchful security staff.
    His eyes were watchful.
    Keep a watchful eye on elderly residents.
2. under sb’s watchful eye following someone’s instructions or with someone’s help:
    Learn the basics under the watchful eye of a qualified instructor.
—watchfully adverb
—watchfulness noun [uncountable]