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   alert

   /əˈləːt/

   adjective

   • 1. quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances; vigilant: "an alert police officer discovered a lorry full of explosive" Similar vigilanthypervigilantwide awakeawarewatchfulattentiveobservantcircumspectwarycharyheedfulcannyon the lookouton one's guardon one's toesall earskeeping one's eyes open/peeledkeeping a weather eye openon the qui viveOpposite inattentive
   • ▪ able to think clearly; intellectually active: "she remained active and alert until well into her eighties" Similar quick-wittedsharpbrightquickkeenperceptivewide awakeresponsiveagileacuteastuteinformal:on the ballon one's toesquick off the markquick on the uptakeall therewith itbright-eyed and bushy-tailedOpposite slow

   noun

   • 1. the state of being watchful for possible danger: "security forces are on the alert for an upsurge in violence" Similar vigilancewatchfulnesscarefulnessattentivenessguardednesscarecautioncautiousnesswarinesscharinessalertnesshypervigilancecircumspectionprudenceheedfulnessheedmindfulnessOpposite carelessness
   • ▪ an announcement or signal warning of danger: "a bomb alert" Similar warningcautionnotificationnoticeexhortationinjunctionsirenalarmsignaldanger signaldistress signal
   • ▪ a period of vigilance following a warning of danger: "traffic was halted during the alert"
   • ▪ a signal on an electronic device that prompts the user to do something or attracts their attention: "a vibrating alert is a discreet alternative to ringtones"

   verb

   • 1. warn (someone) of a danger or problem: "he alerted people to the dangers of smoking"

   Word Origin late 16th century (originally in military use): from French alerte, from Italian all' erta ‘to the watchtower’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. alertly adverb

   Scrabble Points: 5

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishALERT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of alert as an adjective, noun, and verb in English. Find out how to use alert in different contexts, such as warning, message, or situation, with examples and pronunciation.

   • English (US)

     ALERT meaning: 1. quick to see, understand, and act in a...

   • Znaczenie Alert, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     alert definicja: 1. quick to see, understand, and act in a...

   • Alert: Danish Translation

     alert - translate into Danish with the English-Danish...

   • Alert: Italian Translation

     alert translate: attento, vigile, sveglio, mettere in stato...

   • Alert: Norwegian Translation

     alert - translate into Norwegian with the English-Norwegian...

   • Alert: Russian Translation

     ALERT translate: бдительный , предупреждать , тревога ....

   • Alert Turkish Translation

     ALERT translate: teyakkuz hali, uyanık olma hali, dikkatli,...

   • Alert: Malay Translation

     ALERT translate: tangkas, berhati hati, perhatian, memberi...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › alertAlert Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word alert as an adjective, noun, and verb. Alert can mean watchful, quick, active, or a signal of danger or notice.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › alertALERT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Alert means fully aware and attentive, or a warning or alarm of an impending danger. Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of alert, and see how it is used in sentences and idioms.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishALERT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   alert describes a ready and prompt attentiveness together with a quick intelligence: The tourist was alert and eager to see the sights. vigilant suggests some immediate necessity for keen, active observation, and for continuing alertness: Knowing the danger, the scout was unceasingly vigilant. watchful suggests carefulness and preparedness ...

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › alertAlert - definition of alert by The Free Dictionary

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   Alert means vigilant, watchful, or ready for action. It can also refer to a warning signal or a period of heightened preparedness. See synonyms, related terms, and usage examples from various sources.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › alertAlert - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   When you issue an alert you give warning, alerting people to, or notifying them of, a concern. Alert is one of the rare words that can be used in the same form as a noun, verb, and adjective. In all parts of speech, alert implies preparedness.

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word alert as an adjective, noun, verb, and idiom. Find synonyms, antonyms, examples, and origin of alert.