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Watchful vs Observing - What's the difference?

watchful | observing |

As an adjective watchful

is observant, vigilant and aware.

As a verb observing is

.

As a noun observing is

observation.

watchful

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • observant, vigilant and aware
  • * Sysops keep a watchful eye on wiki edits.

    • observing

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • observation
  • * 2009 , Gilbert Ryle, The Concept of Mind: 60th Anniversary Edition (page 194)
    • Sensations then, are not perceivings, observings or findings; they are not detectings, scannings or inspectings; they are not apprehendings, cognisings, intuitings or knowings.