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BE ON THE BALL Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the phrase be on the ball. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase be on the ball. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BE ON THE BALL

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alert
verb, nounv, n
adjective

• engaged in or accustomed to close observation

noun

• condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action

• a warning serves to make you more alert to danger

• an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger

adjective satellite

• quick and energetic

• mentally perceptive and responsive

verb

• warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness

attentive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (often followed by `to') giving care or attention

• taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention

aware
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

• bearing in mind; attentive to

prepared
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

adjective satellite

• having made preparations

• equipped or prepared with necessary intellectual resources

quick
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
noun

• any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail)

adverb

• with little or no delay

adjective satellite

• accomplished rapidly and without delay

• hurried and brief

• moving quickly and lightly

• apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity

• performed with little or no delay

• easily aroused or excited

sharp
adjectiveadj
adjective

• keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point

• having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing

• (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone

noun

• a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named

• a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point

adverb

• changing suddenly in direction and degree

adjective satellite

• (of something seen or heard) clearly defined

• ending in a sharp point

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

• marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

• harsh

• having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

• dangerously steep

• very sudden and in great amount or degree

• quick and forceful

vigilant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

be with it
adjectiveadj
verb

• be well-informed

know the score
verb

• be well-informed

know what's going on
verb

• be well-informed

know what's what
adjectiveadj
verb

• be well-informed

Best Hypernyms For BE ON THE BALL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for be on the ball, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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know

Alternatives for ALERT

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