Word meaning
vigilant
adjective · VIJ-uh-lunt
What does vigilant mean?
Vigilant means keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Vigilant in a sentence
“Stay vigilant for scam texts during tax season.”
Synonyms for vigilant
- watchful
- alert
- observant
Where does vigilant come from?
From Latin vigilare, "to keep awake."
How to remember vigilant
- Say it out loud a few times: VIJ-uh-lunt.
- Write one sentence of your own using vigilant, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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