Vigilantly

adv

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Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a vigilant manner.

    "He shuffled athwart, keeping one eye ahead vigilantly."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a watchful manner wordnet

Synonyms

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warilywatchfully

Example

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"An eagle is watching the ground vigilantly from on high. He is looking out for prey."

Etymology

From vigilant + -ly.

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