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Vigilant ˈvɪdʒɪlənt Bre Vigi•Lant Adjective  Word Origin  Example

Front vigilant
Back vigi•lant
BrE /ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/

NAmE /ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/
adjective
 word origin
 example bank
(formal)
very careful to notice any signs of danger or trouble
alert, watchful
A pilot must remain vigilant at all times.
The thief was spotted by vigilant neighbours.
vigi•lance
/BrE ˈvɪdʒɪləns; NAmE ˈvɪdʒɪləns/ noun [uncountable]
watchfulness
She stressed the need for constant vigilance.
vigi•lant•ly
/BrE ˈvɪdʒɪləntli; NAmE ˈvɪdʒɪləntli/ adverb

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