Cool MateMeaning of Alert
In simple words: Aware and paying attention; quick to notice things.
Alert in a sentence
- Neighbours quickly alerted the emergency services.
- Alerted by a noise downstairs, he sat up and turned on the light.
- The coastguard were alerted that a yacht had run into difficulties.
- They had been alerted to the possibility of further price rises.
How to use Alert
Use 'alert' to describe someone who is attentive. It can be used in formal and informal contexts, but avoid using it in very casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
be + alert
Memory hint
Think of a 'bird alert' in the sky, always on the lookout!
Related words
Collocations with Alert
- stay alert
- alert to danger
- make someone alert
- be alert for signs
Opposites of Alert
- unaware
- distracted
- sleepy
Common mistakes with Alert
- 'Alert' used as a noun instead of an adjective.
- Confused with 'alarmed', which means frightened.
- Using 'alerts' incorrectly as a verb form.
Alert appears in
Alert in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تنبيه، يقظ
واعٍ ومنتبه؛ سريع الملاحظة للأشياء.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সতর্ক
সচেতন এবং মনোযোগী; জিনিসগুলি দ্রুত লক্ষ্য করতে পারা।
- GermanDeutsch
Alarm
Wachsam und aufmerksam; schnell Dinge bemerken.
- SpanishEspañol
Alerta
Consciente y prestando atención; rápido para notar cosas.
- Persianفارسی
هوشیار، آگاه کردن
هوشیار و متوجه بودن؛ سریع متوجه چیزها شدن.
- FrenchFrançais
Alerte
Conscient et attentif ; qui remarque les choses rapidement.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सतर्क
जागरूक और ध्यान देने वाला; चीजों को जल्दी से नोटिस करने वाला।
- ItalianItaliano
Allerta
Consapevole e attento; svelto a notare le cose.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Alerta
Atento e prestando atenção; rápido para notar as coisas.
- RussianРусский
Alert
Внимательный и сосредоточенный; быстро замечающий вещи.
- Urduاردو
خبردار، ہوشیار
باخبر اور توجہ دینے والا؛ چیزوں کو جلدی سے محسوس کرنے والا۔
- Chinese中文
警觉
保持警觉并注意周围事物；快速察觉。
More words like Alert
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- Observant
- Watchful
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Frequently asked questions about Alert
What does Alert mean?
Aware and paying attention; quick to notice things.
What is the definition of Alert?
to warn somebody about a dangerous situation or one that requires immediate action
How do you use Alert in a sentence?
Neighbours quickly alerted the emergency services.
Can you give another example of Alert?
Alerted by a noise downstairs, he sat up and turned on the light.
What are synonyms for Alert?
Common alternatives include vigilant, aware, attentive, observant, watchful.
What is the opposite of Alert?
Opposite meanings include unaware, distracted, sleepy.
What words go with Alert?
It commonly pairs with stay alert, alert to danger, make someone alert, be alert for signs.
What are common mistakes when using Alert?
'Alert' used as a noun instead of an adjective. Confused with 'alarmed', which means frightened. Using 'alerts' incorrectly as a verb form.
How do you pronounce Alert?
US: /["/əˈlɜːrt/","/əˈlɜːrts/","/əˈlɜːrtɪd/","/əˈlɜːrtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/əˈlɜːt/","/əˈlɜːts/","/əˈlɜːtɪd/","/əˈlɜːtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Alert?
Use 'alert' to describe someone who is attentive. It can be used in formal and informal contexts, but avoid using it in very casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Alert?
"Alert" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.