Plural of vigil
regular plural
The plural of vigil is vigils.
Forms of vigil
| Singular | vigil /ˈvɪd͡ʒəl/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | vigils |
| Countable | countable |
Vigils in a sentence
- Eventually the body trade grew so reckless that relatives took to holding graveside vigils, lest their loved ones disappear in the night.2016, Colson Whitehead, The Underground Railroad, Fleet (2017), page 165
- Mortenson, who asked to use a pseudonym for this story, says she has been attending rallies and vigils in her home state to regain her optimism, but she’s finding it tough.2025 March 3, Nico Lang, ““Simply Trying to Exist”: How Trans Americans Are Navigating the Confusion and Chaos of Trump’s Passport Policy”...
- Despite a ban on vigils by Beijing, Hong Kong residents found ways to remember the massacre that took place in Tiananmen 32 years ago.2021 June 4, Amanda Rivkin, “Hong Kong marks Tiananmen anniversary — in pictures”, in Deutsche Welle, archived from the original on 04 Jun…. From the entry Tiananmen
- Watchnights were further times of prayer and witness, late into the night, and modelled by Wesley on the vigils of feasts in the primitive church.1983, R. W. Gribben, “Methodism”, in Gordon S. Wakefield, editor, The SCM Dictionary of Christian Spirituality, SCM Press, →ISBN, page 266. From the entry watchnight
- These entailed all-night vigils out in the open, where the would-be trophy hunter had to crouch and hide so as not to be seen by the sharp-eyed dahu.2017, Stephen O'Shea, The Alps: A Human History from Hannibal to Heidi and Beyond, W. W. Norton & Company, →ISBN. From the entry dahu
Meaning of vigil
- noun An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.
- noun A period of observation or surveillance at any hour.
- noun The eve of a religious festival in which staying awake is part of the ritual devotions.
Questions about the plural of vigil
- What is the plural of vigil?
- The plural of vigil is vigils.
- Is vigil countable?
- Vigil is a countable noun.
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