English to Afrikaans Meaning of vigilant - waaksaam


Vigilant :
waaksaam

waaksaam, wakker, ontwaak, oop-oog, aandagtig, slapelose, wakende, waarskuwing, versigtig

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Definitions of vigilant in English
Adjective(1) carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
Examples of vigilant in English
(1) I would appeal to people to be vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour near farms.(2) Yes I do agree that parents should be vigilant in what they let their children watch.(3) Once again, we appeal to the community to be vigilant and to keep a watchful eye out for the elderly.(4) Meanwhile, we can all play our part by remaining vigilant and reporting suspicious behaviour.(5) We must keep alert and vigilant to the future plans of the developers.(6) We were warned to be vigilant and wary of those who continue to seek dominance over others.(7) Also we ask all parishioners to be vigilant and keep a watchful eye on this amenity.(8) Continue to go about your day-to-day business in the normal way, but remain alert and vigilant .(9) As a community we need to be on our guard, and remain vigilant to try to combat this problem.(10) So the entrepreneur is always vigilant for ways of improving product performance and reducing costs.(11) Dog owners should be extremely vigilant and wary of anyone showing an unusual interest in their pet.(12) London remains on a high state of alert and everyone needs to be vigilant , said Sir John.(13) For unless you are vigilant and eagle eyed, you may not spot a fake note at the right time.(14) We were warned to be vigilant and alert to what the road users around us were doing.(15) He also urged individuals to be vigilant in watching for offenders and to report them to their local councillor.(16) In other words, unions and their members need to continue to be wary and vigilant .
Related Phrases of vigilant
(1) be vigilant ::
wees waaksaam
Synonyms
Adjective
1. watchful ::
wakende
2. observant ::
oplettend
3. attentive ::
aandagtig
4. alert ::
waarskuwing
5. eagle-eyed ::
arend-oë
6. hawk-eyed ::
smous-oog
7. on the lookout ::
op die uitkyk te wees
8. on one's toes ::
op 'n mens se tone
9. on the qui vive ::
op die qui vive
11. wakeful ::
wakker
12. unwinking ::
waakzaam
13. on one's guard ::
op 'n mens se wag
14. cautious ::
versigtig
15. wary ::
versigtig
16. circumspect ::
versigtiger
17. heedful ::
sorgsaam
18. mindful ::
bedag
19. beady-eyed ::
soortgelyk bead oë
Antonyms
1. asleep ::
slaap
Different Forms
vigilant, vigilantes, vigilantism, vigilantist, vigilantly
Word Example from TV Shows
if you're intent
on fooling a vigilant eye.

if you're intent on fooling a VIGILANT eye.

Breaking Bad Season 4, Episode 2

...in a 24-hour flower mart
with a less than vigilant proprietor.

...in a 24-hour flower mart with a less than VIGILANT proprietor.

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 2

I was vigilant.

I was VIGILANT.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 6

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