Alert
(
adjective
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noun
,
verb
)
(As an adjective)
Alert ( adjective )
- Watchful and attentive.
- Quick to notice unusual or suspicious activity.
- Mentally and physically active and ready for action.
Origin:
From latin alertare "to make watchful", from alere "to nourish, bring up".
Examples:
- The security guards were on alert.
- The police were on alert for the escaped prisoner.
- He was alert to the danger.
- She was alert for any signs of trouble.
- The driver was alert to the traffic conditions.
(As a noun)
Alert ( noun )
- Watchful and attentive.
- Quick to notice unusual or suspicious activity.
- Mentally and physically active and ready for action.
Origin:
From latin alertare "to make watchful", from alere "to nourish, bring up".
Examples:
- The security guards were on alert.
- The police were on alert for the escaped prisoner.
- He was alert to the danger.
- She was alert for any signs of trouble.
- The driver was alert to the traffic conditions.
(As a verb)
Alert ( verb )
- Watchful and attentive.
- Quick to notice unusual or suspicious activity.
- Mentally and physically active and ready for action.
Origin:
From latin alertare "to make watchful", from alere "to nourish, bring up".
Examples:
- The security guards were on alert.
- The police were on alert for the escaped prisoner.
- He was alert to the danger.
- She was alert for any signs of trouble.
- The driver was alert to the traffic conditions.