Alert
/əˈlɜːrt/
Definitions
- (n.) A notice or warning of an imminent threat or important event.
The security system sent an alert about unauthorized access.
- (adj.) Aware and attentive to potential danger or important information.
The guard remained alert throughout the night.
- (v.) To warn or notify of danger or important news.
Officials alerted residents to evacuate before the storm.
Forms
- alerts
- alerted
- alerting
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Commentary
Use 'alert' to denote timely warnings or attentiveness; as a verb, it typically involves communication of critical information.
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