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ALERT

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Alert.

How to pronounce alert:

US

Alert - as an adjective

Engaged in or accustomed to close observation

Example: "Caught by a couple of alert cops"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
watchful
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unalert

Alert - as a noun

Condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action

Example: "Bombers were put on alert during the crisis"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
qui vive
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
preparationpreparednessreadiness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A warning serves to make you more alert to danger

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alerting

An automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alarmalarumwarning signal
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
signsignalsignaling
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Alert - as an adjective satellite

Quick and energetic

Example: "A brisk walk in the park"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brisklivelymerryrattlingsnappyspankingzippy

Mentally perceptive and responsive

Example: "An alert mind"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aliveawake

Alert - as a verb

Warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness

Example: "The empty house alarmed him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alarm
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
warn
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He heard the alert from the fire alarm and quickly evacuated the building."
"The weather alert warned of an approaching storm."
"The school sent out an alert about the potential flu outbreak."
"The security guard remained on high alert throughout the night."
"The news anchor delivered the breaking news alert on live television."
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Word Game Points

Is ALERT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, alert is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ALERT has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is ALERT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, alert is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ALERT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is ALERT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, alert is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ALERT has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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