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English to English adjective
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engaged in or accustomed to close observation |  | Example: caught by a couple of alert cops alert enough to spot the opportunity when it came constantly alert and vigilant, like a sentinel on duty
source: wordnet30
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Full of watch; vigilant; attentive; careful to observe closely; observant; cautious; -- with of before the thing to be regulated or guarded; as, to be watchful of one's behavior; and with against before the thing to be avoided; as, to be watchful against the growth of vicious habits. |  | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness |  | Example: insomniac old people insomniac nights lay sleepless all night twenty watchful, weary, tedious nights
source: wordnet30
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