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adjective, vigilantly attentive
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alert
- 1) adjective, vigilantly attentive
- 2) adjective, brisk, nimble, or lively
- 3) noun, an alarm or warning, esp a siren warning of an air raid
- 4) noun, the period during which such a warning remains in effect
- 5) noun, on the alert a) on guard against danger, attack, etc b) watchful; ready
- 6) verb, to warn or signal (troops, police, etc) to prepare for action
- 7) verb, to warn of danger, an attack, etc
Etymology
C17: from Italian all'erta on the watch, from erta lookout post, from ergere to build up, from Latin ērigere; see erect
Collins English Electronic Dictionary - Digital Edition: 2008 © HarperCollins Publishers 2008
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Synonyms
active, warning, signal, alarm, siren, watchful, vigilance, wary, quick, lively, readiness, circumspect, attentive, spirited, brisk, nimble, perceptive, careful, sprightly, promptitude, warn, inform, notify, forewarn, awake, vigilant, ready, observant, wide-awake, quick-witted, bright, sharp, agile
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