Alert Meaning and Definition


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Alert meaning

Word: Alert

How to pronounce: əˈlɜːt

Adjective

Definitions:

1. Quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances; vigilant.

Example sentences: "An alert police officer discovered a truck full of explosives"

Noun

Definitions:

1. The state of being watchful for possible danger.

Example sentences: "Security forces were placed on alert"

Transitive verb

Definitions:

1. Warn (someone) of a danger, threat, or problem, typically with the intention of having it avoided or dealt with.

Example sentences: "He alerted people to the dangers of smoking"


Synonyms:

vigilant

watchful

warning

admonition

admonishment

alarm

warning signal

alarum

on the alert

battle readiness

combat readiness

notification

message

notice

caution

warn

forewarn

watchfulness

ready

wary

cautious

attentive

heedful

considerate

careful

circumspect

notify

alive

prompt

quick

observant

nimble

lively

brisk

alert message

warning message

awake

wake

guarded

willing

watch

clever

intelligent

keen

sharp

smart


Derivations:

alerting

alerted

alerter

alertness


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Alert in Other Languages...

Spanish: Alerta

German: Warnung

French: Alerte

Italian: Avviso

Turkish: Uyarı


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