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alert Definition and Meaning in English (alert definition)

adjective
Synonyms:vigilantwatchfulattentive
Quick Answer • Definition

Alert definition: Being watchful and quick to perceive and act, especially in the face of danger.

Definitions of Alert

  1. 1adjective

    Being watchful and quick to perceive and act, especially in the face of danger.

  2. 2verb

    To warn someone of a danger, threat, or problem.

  3. 3noun

    A warning of danger or a call to readiness.

Example Sentences

casual

“The guard remained alert throughout his shift.”

business

“The system will alert you to any unusual activity.”

formal

“They issued an alert about the approaching storm.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensealerted
present participlealerting
nounalertness

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

on alertexpression

Ready to deal with something dangerous or difficult.

red alertidiom

A state of extreme readiness for danger.

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Alert definition: Being watchful and quick to perceive and act, especially in the face of danger.
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'Alert' translates to 'alert' in English. Alert definition: Being watchful and quick to perceive and act, especially in the face of danger.
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