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vigilant

adjective
ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.lənt

Meaning

Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties; alert and watchful.
keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Example Sentences

The guards remained vigilant throughout the night.

The security guard remained vigilant throughout the night shift.

Parents must remain vigilant about their children's online activity.

Synonyms

watchful, alert, attentive, cautious, observant
Entry 1
watchful, alert, attentive
Entry 2
alert, watchful, cautious, attentive, observant
Entry 3
watchful, alert, cautious, attentive, observant

Antonyms

negligent, careless, unaware, inattentive, oblivious
Entry 1
negligent, careless, unaware
Entry 2
careless, negligent, inattentive, unaware, oblivious
Entry 3
negligent, careless, inattentive

Collocations

vigilant guard, vigilant citizen, vigilant watch, vigilant surveillance, remain vigilant, stay vigilant, ever vigilant
Entry 2
vigilant guard, vigilant citizen, vigilant watch, vigilant surveillance
Entry 3
remain vigilant, stay vigilant, vigilant watch, ever vigilant

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