Pronunciation: /ˈvɪdʒəl/
noun a period of staying awake during the time usually spent asleep, especially to keep watch or pray
A1 She kept a vigil by the bedside of her sick grandmother.
A2 The villagers held a vigil to honor the memory of their lost loved ones.
B1 The security guard maintained a vigilant watch over the museum during the night.
B2 The protestors organized a vigil outside the government building to demand change.
C1 The religious community gathered for a candlelight vigil to pray for peace.
C2 The activists held a vigil to raise awareness about the plight of refugees.
verb None
A1 She kept vigil by her sick friend's bedside all night.
A2 The townspeople decided to vigil outside the mayor's office until their demands were met.
B1 The security guard was tasked with vigilance over the valuable artwork in the museum.
B2 The soldiers were ordered to vigilantly patrol the border to prevent any unauthorized crossings.
C1 The detective decided to vigil the suspect's house in order to gather more evidence.
C2 The journalist vowed to vigil against corruption in the government by exposing any wrongdoing.
adjective None
A1 The vigil dog barked loudly at the stranger.
A2 She lit a vigil candle in memory of her grandmother.
B1 The vigil guard stood watch all night to ensure safety.
B2 The vigilance of the security team prevented any unauthorized access.
C1 The vigilance of the detectives led to the capture of the criminal.
C2 The vigilance of the border patrol agents thwarted a smuggling attempt.
adverb None
A1 She kept vigilantly watching for the bus to arrive.
A2 The security guard patrolled the building vigilantly all night.
B1 The detective waited vigilantly for any sign of the criminal's whereabouts.
B2 The soldiers remained vigilant throughout the night, keeping a close watch on the enemy.
C1 The cybersecurity team maintained a vigilant stance against potential cyber attacks.
C2 The journalist remained vigilant in her pursuit of the truth, despite facing threats.
pronoun None
A1 I kept a vigil for my lost cat all night.
A2 She sat in vigil by her grandmother's bedside until morning.
B1 The community held a vigil to honor the victims of the tragedy.
B2 The soldiers maintained a vigil throughout the night to protect the camp.
C1 The vigilance of the security team prevented any unauthorized access to the building.
C2 The vigil of the protesters continued for days until their demands were met.
preposition None
A1 I kept a vigil by the window, waiting for my friend to arrive.
A2 She sat in vigil at her grandmother's bedside, praying for her recovery.
B1 The townspeople held a vigil in memory of the victims of the tragedy.
B2 The soldiers maintained a constant vigil along the border to prevent any unauthorized crossings.
C1 The security team conducted a vigil to monitor any suspicious activity in the area.
C2 The activists organized a vigil to protest against the government's decision.
conjunction None
A1 I stayed up all night in vigil, waiting for the sunrise.
A2 They held a vigil in memory of those who lost their lives in the accident.
B1 The community organized a vigil to raise awareness about the issue.
B2 She kept vigil by her father's bedside until he woke up from surgery.
C1 The vigil was a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by those who came before us.
C2 As the night wore on, the vigil became a symbol of hope and resilience for the community.
interjection None
A1 Vigil! Be careful with that hot stove.
A2 Vigil! Watch out for the slippery floor.
B1 Vigil! Make sure to lock the door before you leave.
B2 Vigil! Keep an eye on your belongings in crowded places.
C1 Vigil! It's important to stay alert in unfamiliar surroundings.
C2 Vigil! Always be cautious when dealing with strangers.
article None
A1 She kept a vigil by her sick friend's bedside all night.
A2 The community held a vigil to honor the memory of those lost in the tragedy.
B1 The soldiers stood guard in vigil throughout the night.
B2 The vigil outside the courthouse lasted for days as people awaited the verdict.
C1 The vigilante group took matters into their own hands to fight crime in the city.
C2 The vigil of the monks in the monastery was a sacred and solemn practice.
formal The community held a candlelight vigil to honor the victims of the tragedy.
informal Let's organize a vigil for our friend who is moving away.
slang I heard there's a vigil happening downtown for a popular rapper who passed away.
figurative She kept a vigil by her phone, waiting for his call.
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