Vigilant

  • 21vigilant — adj. VERBS ▪ be, keep, remain, stay ▪ become ADVERB ▪ extremely, very …

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  • 22vigilant — adjective we ve become more vigilant since the neighbors were robbed Syn: watchful, observant, attentive, alert, eagle eyed, hawk eyed, on the lookout, on one s toes, on the qui vive; wide awake, wakeful, unwinking, on one s guard, cautious, wary …

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  • 23VIGILANT — ANTE. adj. Attentif, soigneux, appliqué, qui veille avec beaucoup de soin à ce qu il doit faire. C est un homme très vigilant, une femme très vigilante. Il est vigilant et soigneux dans ses affaires. Des soins vigilants. L oeil vigilant d un père …

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  • 24vigilant — [[t]vɪ̱ʤɪlənt[/t]] ADJ GRADED 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… …

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  • 25vigilant — vigilantly, adv. vigilantness, n. /vij euh leuhnt/, adj. 1. keenly watchful to detect danger; wary: a vigilant sentry. 2. ever awake and alert; sleeplessly watchful. [1470 80; < L vigilant (s. of vigilans), prp. of vigilare to be watchful. See&#8230; …

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  • 26vigilant — adjective Etymology: Middle English (Scots), from Latin vigilant , vigilans, from present participle of vigilare to keep watch, stay awake, from vigil awake Date: 15th century alertly watchful especially to avoid danger Synonyms: see watchful •&#8230; …

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  • 27vigilant — adjective /ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/ Watchful, especially for danger or disorder; alert; wary Be vigilant for signs of disease in your garden. Syn: watchful, alert, wary, aware, on the qui vive See Also …

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  • 28vigilant — vig|i|lant [ˈvıdʒılənt] adj [Date: 1400 1500; : Latin; Origin: , present participle of vigilare to stay awake, keep watch , from vigil; VIGIL] giving careful attention to what is happening, so that you will notice any danger or illegal activity ▪ …

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  • 29vigilant — adjective keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. Derivatives vigilance noun vigilantly adverb Origin C15: from L. vigilant , vigilare keep awake …

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  • 30vigilant — adjective giving careful attention to what is happening, so that you will notice any danger or illegal activity: Please remain vigilant at all times and report anything suspicious. vigilantly adverb …

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