Hyphenation of alert

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alert

Definitions of alert:

1.
Condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action
Bombers were put on alert during the crisis
2.
A warning serves to make you more alert to danger
3.
An automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
4.
Warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness
The empty house alarmed him We alerted the new neighbors to the high rate of burglaries
5.
Engaged in or accustomed to close observation
Caught by a couple of alert cops Alert enough to spot the opportunity when it came Constantly alert and vigilant
6.
Like a sentinel on duty
7.
Quick and energetic
A brisk walk in the park A lively gait A merry chase Traveling at a rattling rate A snappy pace A spanking breeze
8.
Mentally perceptive and responsive
An alert mind Alert to the problems Alive to what is going on Awake to the dangers of her situation Was now awake to the reality of his predicament

Synonyms of alert:

adj alert, argus-eyed, open-eyed, vigilant, wakeful, watchful, fly, heads-up, wide-awake, lidless, sleepless, on the alert, on the job, perched, perked, perked up, awake, lively, wary
adj intelligent
adj awake, conscious
adj alive, awake, aware
nounqui vive, readiness, preparedness, preparation
noun alerting, warning
noun alarm, warning signal, alarum, signal, signaling, sign
verb alarm, warn

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