Watchful Eye

Pronunciation: /ˈwɑtʃfəl aɪ/

Definitions of watchful eye

noun the organ of sight

Example Sentences

A1 Parents should always keep a watchful eye on their children at the playground.

A2 The security guard kept a watchful eye on the entrance to ensure only authorized personnel entered.

B1 The teacher had a watchful eye on the students during the exam to prevent cheating.

B2 The detective kept a watchful eye on the suspect, waiting for any suspicious behavior.

C1 The CEO always had a watchful eye on the company's finances to ensure profitability.

C2 The experienced pilot had a watchful eye on the controls, ready to make any necessary adjustments during the storm.

Examples of watchful eye in a Sentence

formal The security guard kept a watchful eye on the premises throughout the night.

informal I always keep a watchful eye on my kids when we're at the park.

slang Make sure to keep a watchful eye on your belongings in this neighborhood.

figurative The teacher always had a watchful eye on her students' progress and well-being.

Grammatical Forms of watchful eye

• plural: watchful eyes
• comparative: more watchful eye
• superlative: most watchful eye
• present tense: watchful eye
• future tense: will have a watchful eye
• perfect tense: has had a watchful eye
• continuous tense: is keeping a watchful eye
• singular: watchful eye
• positive degree: very watchful eye
• infinitive: to have a watchful eye
• gerund: having a watchful eye
• participle: a watchful eye watching

Origin and Evolution of watchful eye

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'watchful eye' originated from the concept of being vigilant or observant, often associated with being under the careful observation or supervision of someone.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'watchful eye' has come to symbolize the idea of being alert, attentive, and cautious in various contexts, not just in a literal sense of being watched or supervised.