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The alert dog heard the doorbell first.
What does Alert mean?
Alert means awake, careful, and ready to notice something important.
Dictionary definition
Watching or listening carefully and ready to notice what happens.
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Stay alert when crossing a busy street.
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The lifeguard remained alert during the crowded swim meet.
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WordAlert.
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MeaningAlert means awake, careful, and ready to notice something important.
ExampleExample: The alert dog heard the doorbell first.
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- Syllables
- uh · lurt
- Strongest beat
- lurt
- Ending
- lurt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lurt.
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Synonyms
Words like Alert
watchfulUse when someone is carefully looking for changes.
awareUse when someone knows what is happening.
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Word family
Alert word family
Base word
alert
adverb
alertly
In a watchful way.
noun
alertness
The state of being alert.
verb
alerted
Warned or made aware.
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