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vigil

The correct spelling is vigil.

How to pronounce vigil

noun

IPA: /ˈvɪdʒəl/

Say it like: Vij-il

The correct spelling is vigil. An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray. For example: "His dog kept vigil outside the hospital for eight days while he was recovering from an accident."

Usage Examples

His dog kept vigil outside the hospital for eight days while he was recovering from an accident.

The protesters kept vigil outside the conference centre in which the party congress was being held.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.
  2. 2.A period of observation or surveillance at any hour.
  3. 3.The eve of a religious festival in which staying awake is part of the ritual devotions.
  4. 4.A quiet demonstration in support of a cause.

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