Night watch and Vigil

Night watch

Night watch noun - A watch during the night (as from midnight to 8 a.m.).
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Vigil and night watch are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Vigil" instead a noun phrase "Night watch".

Vigil

Vigil noun - An act or period of watching for signs of activity, danger, or opportunity.
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Night watch and vigil are semantically related. You can use "Night watch" instead a noun "Vigil".

Nearby Words: vigilant, vigilance
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