vigilant

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Translations 1.4 See also 2 French 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Pronunciation 2.3 Adjective

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From French vigilant or its source, Latin vigilans, present participle of vigilare (“‘stay awake’”), from vigil (“‘awake’”).

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/

[edit] Adjective

vigilant (comparative more vigilant, superlative most vigilant)

1. Watchful, especially for danger or disorder; alert; wary

   Be vigilant for signs of disease in your garden.

[edit] Synonyms

• watchful, alert, wary, aware

[edit] Translations

[edit] See also

• vigil
• vigilante

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[edit] French

[edit] Etymology

Borrowed from Latin vigilans.

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /viʒilɑ̃/
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[edit] Adjective

vigilant m. (f. vigilante, m. plural vigilants, f. plural vigilantes)

1. vigilant