vigilant
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6.0
- adjective
- /ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/
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alerta
- The only constant is change and we have to be alert and vigilant and keep growing.
- remain vigilant
- need to be vigilant
- become vigilant
Unless you kept constantly vigilant for them, they kept trying to sneak in.
- Unless you kept constantly vigilant for them, they kept trying to sneak in.
- But the cameras remain vigilant, hence the name Sentry Mode.
- The only constant is change and we have to be alert and vigilant and keep growing.
- So men's bodies are really built to stay vigilant and hyper vigilant, especially for attack.
- So stay safe, stay vigilant and be kind to each other and to yourselves.
- On what occasions should courts be most vigilant?
- Self, come in and be as vigilant as the alien you are.
- Am I really like hyper vigilant mom who sees everything?
- Most kids who grow up like this are anxious, hyper vigilant people pleasing.
- So I would say you got to be kind of mindful and vigilant to to keep that up.
Examples
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Now more than ever, with winter ahead, we must all remain vigilant and get this virus under control.
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We must remain vigilant and we must prepare to be attacked.
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So stay safe, stay vigilant and be kind to each other and to yourselves.
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The teacher was instructed to be vigilant of the student's behavioral performance throughout the session.
Academic text (2012) -
All I'm saying is that as foreigners, we need to be extra vigilant, okay?
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For now, the Bainblade's crew keeps a vigilant eye on all approaches to the Plaza.
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As the dust settles, we remain vigilant and unconvinced that the coast is clear.
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To ensure public safety, we must remain vigilant against any potential threats.
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The security staff was vigilant in monitoring the entrance for suspicious activity.
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Parents should be vigilant when their children are playing near busy streets.
Synonyms
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2.9
Careful to avoid risk or mistakes
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3.6
Careful because you do not trust someone or something
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3.0
Paying close attention and caring about someone's needs
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4.0
Aware of something and paying careful attention
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3.2
Being careful and ready to notice danger or problems
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3.9
Quick to notice small details and things around you
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3.5
Alert and ready to act if danger or problems appear
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4.4
Ready and alert to notice danger or problems
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8.6
Very alert and watchful because of fear or past harm
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5.2
Aware of possible danger or change
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5.3
Being alert and watching for danger
Ready and careful about possible danger or problems
Alert and ready to deal with danger or problems
Someone who is ready and watchful for danger or problems
Watchful and careful to notice danger or mistakes
Watching people or activity to make sure rules are followed
To pay careful attention to what is happening
Antonyms
How Vigilant
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word vigilant comes from the Latin root vigil, which means 'awake' and also gave the English word vigil, a 'watch' often at night. So to be vigilant is to stay awake and watch for danger, which is why it means 'keeping careful watch'.