ALERT
\ɐlˈɜːt], \ɐlˈɜːt], \ɐ_l_ˈɜː_t]\
Definitions of ALERT
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
- 1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
- 1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
- 1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
- 1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
- 1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
- 1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
- 1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
- 1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
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an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
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a warning serves to make you more alert to danger
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condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action; "bombers were put on alert during the crisis"
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very attentive or observant; "an alert and responsive baby is a joy"; "caught by a couple of alert cops"; "alert enough to spot the opportunity when it came"; "constantly alert and vigilant, like a sentinel on duty"
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mentally responsive; "an alert mind"
By Princeton University
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an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
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a warning serves to make you more alert to danger
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condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action; "bombers were put on alert during the crisis"
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very attentive or observant; "an alert and responsive baby is a joy"; "caught by a couple of alert cops"; "alert enough to spot the opportunity when it came"; "constantly alert and vigilant, like a sentinel on duty"
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mentally responsive; "an alert mind"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Watchful; vigilant; active in vigilance.
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Brisk; nimble; moving with celerity.
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An alarm from a real or threatened attack; a sudden attack; also, a bugle sound to give warning.
By Oddity Software
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Watchful; vigilant; active in vigilance.
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Brisk; nimble; moving with celerity.
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An alarm from a real or threatened attack; a sudden attack; also, a bugle sound to give warning.
By Noah Webster.
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On the watch; active; brisk; ready; vigilant.
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The lookout; a guarding against surprise; as, to be on the alert.
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Alertly.
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Alertness.
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer
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Alertly.
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Alertness.
By James Champlin Fernald
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman
By Nuttall, P.Austin.
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.
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