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vigilant

vi·gi·lant

UK/ˈvɪd͡ʒɪlənt/ US/ˈvɪdʒʌlʌnt/ uncommon rare

adjective

1.

carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

  • “a policy of open-eyed awareness”
  • “the vigilant eye of the town watch”
  • “there was a watchful dignity in the room”
  • “a watchful parent with a toddler in tow”
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Origin

From French vigilant or its source, Latin vigilans, present participle of vigilare (“stay awake”), from vigil (“awake”). Doublet of vigilante, from Spanish. Displaced Old English wacor.

Phrases

  • pay attention

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