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- [vij-uh-luh nt]
- /ˈvɪdʒ ə lənt/
- /ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.lənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vij-uh-luh nt]
- /ˈvɪdʒ ə lənt/
Definitions of vigilant word
- adjective vigilant keenly watchful to detect danger; wary: a vigilant sentry. 1
- adjective vigilant ever awake and alert; sleeplessly watchful. 1
- adjective vigilant attentive 1
- adjective vigilant 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. 0
- adjective vigilant keenly alert to or heedful of trouble or danger, as while others are sleeping or unsuspicious 0
- adjective vigilant staying watchful and alert to danger or trouble 0
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Origin of vigilant
First appearance:
before 1470 One of the 25% oldest English words
1470-80; < Latin vigilant- (stem of vigilāns), present participle of vigilāre to be watchful. See vigil, -ant
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Parts of speech for Vigilant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
vigilant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for vigilant
adj vigilant
- advertent — paying attention; heedful
- alive to — fully aware of; perceiving
- all ears — If someone says that they are all ears, they mean that they are ready and eager to listen.
- apperceptive — conscious perception.
- attentive — If you are attentive, you are paying close attention to what is being said or done.
adjective vigilant
- alert — If you are alert, you are paying full attention to things around you and are able to deal with anything that might happen.
- awake — Someone who is awake is not sleeping.
- enrapt — Fascinated; enthralled.
- expectant — Having or showing an excited feeling that something is about to happen, especially something pleasant and interesting.
- glued — Simple past tense and past participle of glue.
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