advertent
[ ad-vur-tnt ]
/ ædˈvɜr tnt /
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adjective
attentive; heedful.
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Example sentences from the Web for advertent
"That I have given my word advertently, and will keep it faithfully," replied Paulus.
I think he chose the seat advertently, from having observed or gathered that I was fresh from London.
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