vigilant

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vigilant

(adjective)

Meaning

keeping careful watch for danger

Example

"The vigilant lifeguard noticed the swimmer in trouble and quickly reacted."

Synonyms

alertwatchfulobservant

Antonyms

negligentcarelessinattentive

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'vigilans', meaning awake or watchful.
Related word forms
  • noun: vigilance
  • adverb: vigilantly

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