alert
alert
able to think quickly and notice things
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alert with Russian translation
alert usage examples
Будьте бдительны, когда переходите оживлённую дорогу.
Stay alert while you cross the busy road.
Водитель был бдительным и быстро заметил опасность.
The driver was alert and noticed the danger quickly.
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alert synonyms
What's the difference between alert / vigilant / watchful / observant / attentive
the standard word for being quick to notice things and respond
Stay alert while crossing the road.
more formal; stresses careful watch to avoid danger or problems
The security team remained vigilant throughout the night.
emphasizes actively keeping an eye on something
A watchful parent noticed the child leaving the yard.
focuses more on noticing details than on being on guard against danger
She is very observant and catches small mistakes quickly.
emphasizes giving careful attention, often to a person, task, or speaker
Be attentive in class and write down the key points.
an idiom meaning actively looking for something or expecting it to appear
We are on the lookout for a new apartment.
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How to pronounce alert and what this word means
alert means alert. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce alert
/əˈlɜːt/
alert translation
alert
alert examples
Stay alert while you cross the busy road.
alert transcription
/əˈlɜːt/, /əˈlɝt/
Questions about this word
alert meaning: what does it mean?
able to think quickly and notice things
alert pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
alert is pronounced as /əˈlɜːt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
alert definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Stay alert while you cross the busy road. Translation: Будьте бдительны, когда переходите оживлённую дорогу.
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