Vigilance
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈvɪd͡ʒɪlɪns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Vigilance is a noun meaning Alert watchfulness.
Meaning
Alert watchfulness.
More Meanings
- Close and continuous attention.
- (obsolete) A guard; a person set to watch.
Example Sentences
To-night she took her accustomed place; for, during the night, no vigilance could satisfy her but her own: any eye but hers might close in momentary forgetfulness.
But you must remember, my fellow-citizens, that eternal vigilance by the people is the price of liberty, and that you must pay the price if you wish to secure the blessing.
I corralled the judge, and we started off across the fields, in no very mild state of fear of that gentleman's wife, whose vigilance was seldom relaxed. And thus we came by a circuitous route to Mohair, the judge occupied by his own guilty thoughts, and I by others not less disturbing.
Word Forms
- vigilances
Synonyms for vigilance
Depending on context, synonyms include alertness, watchfulness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include watchfulness, alertness, alert, watchful, vigilant, attentive.
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