alert
word
/əˈɫɝt/
uh-LURT
/ɐlˈɜːt/
uh-LURT
Definition
Being quick to notice danger, changes, or important information. It can also mean a warning or message that tells people to pay attention and act carefully.
Usage & Nuances
Common as both an adjective ('stay alert') and a noun ('weather alert'). As an adjective, it suggests active attention, not just being awake. Common combinations include 'high alert', 'security alert', and 'alert someone to something'.
Spanish: alerta - avisoPortuguese (BR): alerta - avisoPortuguese (PT): alerta - avisoChinese (Simplified): 警觉的 - 警报Chinese (Traditional): 警覺的 - 警報Hindi: सतर्क - चेतावनीArabic: متأهب - تنبيهBengali: সচেতন - সতর্কবার্তাRussian: бдительный - тревога - оповещениеJapanese: 警戒 - 注意喚起Vietnamese: cảnh giác - cảnh báoKorean: 경계 - 경보Turkish: uyanık - alarm - uyarıUrdu: چوکس - اطلاعIndonesian: waspada - peringatan
Example Sentences
The guard was alert all night.
basic
Please stay alert when you cross the street.
basic
My phone sent me a storm alert this morning.
basic
The email looked suspicious, so I knew not to ignore the alert from IT.
natural
After two coffees, I'm finally alert enough to focus.
natural
The whole office went on high alert after the system went down.
natural