BE ON THE BALL Synonyms
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 |