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alert

alert

Meaning of alert

English

able to think quickly and notice things

Deutsch

fähig, schnell zu denken und Dinge zu bemerken

alert

Pronunciation

British English
/əˈlɜːt/
American English
/əˈlɝt/

alert with German translation

alert usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The cat stayed alert and watched the door.

Die Katze blieb wachsam und beobachtete die Tür.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The guard dog is always alert.

Der Wachhund ist immer wachsam.

alert synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between alert, vigilant, watchful, observant, attentive, and on the lookout

V
🇬🇧English
vigilant

Watchful for danger; more formal.

B2often

ENThe security team remained vigilant throughout the night.

W
🇬🇧English
watchful

Carefully watching something.

B1often

ENA watchful parent noticed the child leaving the yard.

O
🇬🇧English
observant

Good at noticing details.

B1often

ENShe is very observant and catches small mistakes quickly.

A
🇬🇧English
attentive

Paying close attention to someone; caring.

B1very often

ENBe attentive in class and write down the key points.

Advanced: broader words

O
🇬🇧English
on the lookout

Watching out for something.

B1often

ENWe are on the lookout for a new apartment.

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Questions about this word

What does alert mean?

able to think quickly and notice things

How do you pronounce alert?

alert is pronounced [əˈlɜːt].

How is alert used in a sentence?

Die Katze blieb wachsam und beobachtete die Tür. Translation: The cat stayed alert and watched the door.

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