Word of the Day: Alert
Use the word “alert” to describe situations in which a person is thinking clearly or is fully awake. There’s an awareness of what’s happening:
- Alicia feels alert after a few cups of coffee in the morning.
- Ted doesn’t feel very alert today. He’s tired.
- Alert customers know when things go on sale.
- Are you alert right now? Are you paying attention?
“Alert” is also a noun. In this case, it’s similar to the noun “alarm.”
- The police are on the alert for someone who has been breaking into houses in this area.
- An alert was sent to parents telling them that the school was on lock down.
- When the sky turned black, I turned on the TV to see if there was an alert for a tornado.
- I need your attention! There’s an alert.
As a verb, “alert” is similar to “tell” or “inform.”
- We noticed something unusual about a passenger on the train and alerted the conductor.
- You should alert the police if you see suspicious activity in your neighborhood.
Essential English Dictionary
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