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vigilant

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈvɪdʒələnt/ · UK /ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/

vigilant means: Watching carefully so that you notice any danger or problem quickly.

adjective

WATCHING FOR DANGERC1

Watching carefully so that you notice any danger or problem quickly.

  • The guards stayed vigilant.
  • Be vigilant for signs of illness.
  • Residents remained vigilant after several houses were broken into.

How to use it: vigilant about something (Parents should be vigilant about online safety.); vigilant against something (Staff must remain vigilant against fraud.)

Similar words: alert, watchful, attentive

Opposites: careless, inattentive

Common phrases: remain vigilant, stay vigilant, vigilant guard, vigilant about something

Questions about vigilant

What does vigilant mean?

Watching carefully so that you notice any danger or problem quickly.

What is vigilant in other languages?

Türkçe: tetikte · Español: vigilante · Français: vigilant · Deutsch: wachsam · Italiano: vigile · 日本語: 警戒している

How do you pronounce vigilant?

In American English /ˈvɪdʒələnt/; in British English /ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/.

How do you use vigilant in a sentence?

The guards stayed vigilant. Be vigilant for signs of illness.

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