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Watchfulness vs Providence - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between watchfulness and providence

is that watchfulness is alertness, vigilance or wakefulness while providence is preparation for the future; good governance, foresight.

As a proper noun Providence is

divine care or direction, the will of God or the gods; fate.

watchfulness

English

Noun

(-)
  • alertness, vigilance or wakefulness
    • Continuous watchfulness is maintained around the clock.

    Related terms

    * watchful

    providence

    English

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • Divine care or direction, the will of God or the gods; fate
  • Any of several cities named for this force, particularly the capital of the American state of Rhode Island