ON THE QUI VIVE Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the phrase on the qui vive. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase on the qui vive. (close relations)

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Definition of ON THE QUI VIVE


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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
	awake				verb, adjectivev, adj
	adjective • not in a state of sleep; completely conscious adjective satellite • mentally perceptive and responsive verb • stop sleeping
	cautious				adjectiveadj
	adjective • showing careful forethought noun • people who are fearful and cautious adjective satellite • avoiding excess
	circumspect				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • heedful of potential consequences
	observant				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • paying close attention especially to details • quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception • (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs
	vigilant				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
	wary				adjectiveadj
	adjective • marked by keen caution and watchful prudence adjective satellite • openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
	watchful				adjectiveadj
	adjective • engaged in or accustomed to close observation adjective satellite • experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness • carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
	wide-awake				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • fully awake • fully alert and watchful
	on guard
	adjective satellite • vigilant
	alertness				nounn
	noun • the process of paying close and continuous attention • a state of readiness to respond • lively attentiveness
	sharp-sightedness				nounn
	noun • sharpness of vision; the visual ability to resolve fine detail (usually measured by a Snellen chart) • lively attentiveness

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