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- [uh-lurt]
- /əˈlɜrt/
- /əˈlɜːtnəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-lurt]
- /əˈlɜrt/
Definitions of alertness word
- adjective alertness fully aware and attentive; wide-awake; keen: an alert mind. 1
- adjective alertness swift; agile; nimble. 1
- noun alertness an attitude of vigilance, readiness, or caution, as before an expected attack. 1
- noun alertness a warning or alarm of an impending military attack, a storm, etc.: We'd just boarded the bus when the alert sounded. 1
- noun alertness the period during which such a warning or alarm is in effect. 1
- verb with object alertness to warn (troops, ships, etc.) to prepare for action. 1
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Origin of alertness
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; 1940-45 for def 4; < Italian all'erta, equivalent to all(a) to, on the + erta lookout, watchtower, orig. feminine of erto, past participle of ergere < Latin ērigere to erect
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Parts of speech for Alertness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
alertness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
alertness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for alertness
noun alertness
- vigilance — state or quality of being vigilant; watchfulness: Vigilance is required in the event of treachery.
- readiness — the condition of being ready.
- attentiveness — characterized by or giving attention; observant: an attentive audience.
- sharpness — having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife.
- watchfulness — vigilant or alert; closely observant: The sentry remained watchful throughout the night.
Antonyms for alertness
noun alertness
- inattentive — not attentive; negligent.
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