Vigilant: meaning, definitions and examples
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vigilant
[ หvษชdสษชlษnt ]
be vigilant
keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Synonyms
alert, attentive, cautious, observant, watchful
Examples of usage
- She was vigilant in her duties as a lifeguard.
- The security guard remained vigilant throughout the night.
- We need to be vigilant against cyber attacks.
- He was always vigilant of his surroundings.
- The police officer stayed vigilant during the protest.
Translations
Translations of the word "vigilant" in other languages:
๐ต๐น vigilante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคคเคฐเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช wachsam
๐ฎ๐ฉ waspada
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะธะปัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ czujny
๐ฏ๐ต ่ญฆๆใใฆใใ (ใใใใใใฆใใ)
๐ซ๐ท vigilant
๐ช๐ธ vigilante
๐น๐ท uyanฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒฝ๊ณํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุธ
๐จ๐ฟ bdฤlรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ bdielรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ญฆๆ็ (jวngtรฌ de)
๐ธ๐ฎ buden
๐ฎ๐ธ vakandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แคแฎแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ayฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ vigilante
Word origin
The word 'vigilant' originated from the Latin word 'vigilantem' which means 'watchful, awake'. It has been used in English since the late 15th century. The concept of vigilance has always been important in human history, as it is crucial to be alert and watchful for potential dangers or threats. Being vigilant is a trait that is valued in various aspects of life, such as security, safety, and decision-making.