The difference between Alert and Vigilant
When used as adjectives, alert means attentive, whereas vigilant means watchful, especially for danger or disorder.
Alert is also noun with the meaning: an alarm.
Alert is also verb with the meaning: to give warning to.
check bellow for the other definitions of Alert and Vigilant
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Alert as an adjective:
Attentive; awake; on guard.
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Alert as an adjective (obsolete):
brisk; nimble; moving with celerity.
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Alert as a noun:
An alarm.
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Alert as a noun:
A notification of higher importance than an advisory.
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Alert as a verb:
To give warning to.
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Vigilant as an adjective:
Watchful, especially for danger or disorder; alert; wary
Examples:
"Be vigilant for signs of disease in your garden."