vigilant

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Etymology

From French vigilant or its source, Latin vigilans, present participle of vigilare, from vigil.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈvɪd͡ʒɪlənt/

Adjective

vigilant

1. Watchful, especially for danger or disorder; alert; wary

   Be vigilant for signs of disease in your garden.

2. (heraldry, rare) In vigilance.

Synonyms

• (watchful) alert, aware, careful, circumspect, observant, on the qui vive, wakesome, wary, watchful

Related terms

• vigil
• vigilance
• vigilante

Translations

• French: vigilant
• German: aufmerksam, umsichtig, wachsam
• Italian: vigilante
• Portuguese: vigilante
• Russian: бди́тельный
• Spanish: vigilante

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