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alert vs watchful

watchful vs alert

alert is a noun but watchful is not a noun.

alert and watchful both are adjectives.

alert is a verb but watchful is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
alert Yes Yes Yes No
watchful No Yes No No
As adjectives, alert and watchful are synonyms defined as:
  • alert and watchful: engaged in or accustomed to close observation
alert (noun) watchful (noun)
a warning serves to make you more alert to danger
an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action
alert (adjective) watchful (adjective)
engaged in or accustomed to close observation engaged in or accustomed to close observation
mentally perceptive and responsive experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
quick and energetic carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
alert (verb) watchful (verb)
warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness
Difference between alert and watchful

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