Qui vive and Vigil

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Qui vive noun - The state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger.

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Vigil and qui vive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Vigil" instead a noun phrase "Qui vive".

Vigil noun - An act or period of watching for signs of activity, danger, or opportunity.

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Qui vive and vigil are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Qui vive" instead a noun "Vigil".

Nearby Words: vigilant, vigilance

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