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Word: Alert
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late 16th century (originally in military use): from French alerte, from Italian all' erta ‘to the watchtower’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈləːt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances; vigilant
Short Definition:vigilant
Examples:- an alert police officer discovered a lorry full of explosive
- schools need to be constantly alert to this problem
Word: Alert
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈləːt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the state of being watchful for possible danger
Short Definition:watchful state
Examples:- security forces are on the alert for an upsurge in violence
Word: Alert
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈləːt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
warn (someone) of a danger or problem
Short Definition:warn of danger
Examples:- he alerted people to the dangers of smoking
- police were alerted after three men drove away without paying
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