Meaning & use
vigilance
Careful and continuous attention to notice possible danger or problems.
See it in a sentence
The guards maintained constant vigilance throughout the night to prevent any break-ins.
Doctors urged vigilance for early symptoms of the disease during flu season.
A note on using this word
Vigilance implies sustained effort over time, unlike alertness, which can describe a single brief moment of attention.
Words with a similar meaning
watchfulnessalertness
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Words with an opposite meaning
carelessnessnegligence
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