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   vig·i·lant

   /ˈvijələnt/

   adjective

   • 1. keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties: "the burglar was spotted by vigilant neighbors"

   Word Origin late 15th century: from Latin vigilant- ‘keeping awake’, from the verb vigilare, from vigil (see vigil).

   Derivatives

   • 1. vigilantly adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVIGILANT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   VIGILANT definition: 1. always being careful to notice things, especially possible danger: 2. always being careful to…. Learn more.

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   Jul 15, 2012 · The meaning of VIGILANT is alertly watchful especially to avoid danger. How to use vigilant in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Vigilant.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › vigilantVigilant - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Use vigilant to describe someone who keeps awake and alert in order to avoid danger or problems. When taking the subway, be vigilant about your wallet — always know where it is, or someone might steal it from you.

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   ever awake and alert; sleeplessly watchful. Synonyms: sleepless, wide-awake. vigilant. / ˈvɪdʒɪlənt / adjective. keenly alert to or heedful of trouble or danger, as while others are sleeping or unsuspicious.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryVIGILANT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVIGILANT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Someone who is vigilant gives careful attention to a particular problem or situation and concentrates on noticing any danger or trouble that there might be. He warned the public to be vigilant and report anything suspicious.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishvigilant adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   very careful to notice any signs of danger or trouble synonym alert, watchful A pilot must remain vigilant at all times. The thief was spotted by vigilant neighbors.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryVIGILANT | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   VIGILANT meaning: watching carefully and always ready to notice anything dangerous or illegal: . Learn more.

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    vigilant. adjective. /ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/. /ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/. (formal) very careful to notice any signs of danger or trouble synonym alert, watchful. A pilot must remain vigilant at all times. The thief was spotted by vigilant neighbours. The organization is ever vigilant for threats to the habitats of birds.

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › vigilantVigilant - definition of vigilant by The Free Dictionary

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    1. vigilant - carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger; "a policy of open-eyed awareness"; "the vigilant eye of the town watch"; "there was a watchful dignity in the room"; "a watchful parent with a toddler in tow". open-eyed, wakeful, argus-eyed.