ALERT Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word alert. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| watchful | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • engaged in or accustomed to close observation adjective satellite • experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness • carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger | ||||||
| attentive | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • (often followed by `to') giving care or attention • taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention | ||||||
| aware | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective • (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception • bearing in mind; attentive to | ||||||
| keen | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • a funeral lament sung with loud wailing adjective satellite • having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions • intense or sharp • excellent • painful as if caused by a sharp instrument • having a sharp cutting edge or point verb • express grief verbally | ||||||
| observant | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • paying close attention especially to details • quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception • (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs | ||||||
| prompt | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||
noun • a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken) • (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command adjective satellite • according to schedule or without delay; on time • ready and willing or quick to act • performed with little or no delay verb • give an incentive for action • serve as the inciting cause of • assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned | ||||||
| quick | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
noun • any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail) adverb • with little or no delay adjective satellite • accomplished rapidly and without delay • hurried and brief • moving quickly and lightly • apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity • performed with little or no delay • easily aroused or excited | ||||||
| responsive | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
adjective • containing or using responses; alternating • readily reacting or replying to people or events or stimuli; showing emotion adjective satellite • reacting to a stimulus | ||||||
| sharp | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point • having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing • (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone noun • a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named • a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point adverb • changing suddenly in direction and degree adjective satellite • (of something seen or heard) clearly defined • ending in a sharp point • having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions • marked by practical hardheaded intelligence • harsh • having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones • dangerously steep • very sudden and in great amount or degree • quick and forceful | ||||||
| vigilant | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger | ||||||
| alarm | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • fear resulting from the awareness of danger • a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event • an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger • a clock that wakes a sleeper at some preset time verb • fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised • warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness | ||||||
| alarum | nounn | |||||
noun • an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger | ||||||
| alerting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • a state of readiness to respond • a warning serves to make you more alert to danger | ||||||
| alive | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • possessing life • having life or vigor or spirit adjective satellite • (often followed by `with') full of life and spirit • (followed by `to' or `of') aware of • in operation • mentally perceptive and responsive • capable of erupting | ||||||
| awake | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective • not in a state of sleep; completely conscious adjective satellite • mentally perceptive and responsive verb • stop sleeping | ||||||
| brisk | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • quick and energetic • imparting vitality and energy • very active verb • become brisk | ||||||
| lively | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • full of life and energy adjective satellite • full of zest or vigor • quick and energetic • elastic; rebounds readily • filled with events or activity • full of spirit; full of life | ||||||
| merry | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • full of or showing high-spirited merriment • offering fun and gaiety • quick and energetic | ||||||
| rattling | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
noun • a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders) adverb • used to give emphasis adjective satellite • extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers • quick and energetic | ||||||
| snappy | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • apt to speak irritably • smart and fashionable • pleasantly cold and invigorating • marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners • quick and energetic | ||||||
