Vigilant vs Sane - What's the difference?

vigilant | sane |


As an adjective vigilant

is watchful, especially for danger or disorder; alert; wary.

As a verb sane is

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vigilant

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Watchful, especially for danger or disorder; alert; wary
    • Be vigilant for signs of disease in your garden.

    Synonyms

    * watchful, alert, wary, aware, on the qui vive

    Derived terms

    * vigilantly

    Related terms

    * vigil * vigilance * vigilante

    sane

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Being in a healthy condition; not deranged; acting rationally.
    • a sane mind
  • Mentally sound; possessing a rational mind; having the mental faculties in such condition as to be able to anticipate and judge the effect of one's actions in an ordinary manner.
    • a sane person
  • Rational; reasonable; sensible.
    • Try to go to bed at a sane time before your exams.

    Antonyms

    * insane * crazy * unbalanced

    Related terms

    * compos mentis

    Anagrams

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