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ALERTNESS

(noun)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Alertness.

Alertness - as a noun

The process of paying close and continuous attention

Example: "Wakefulness, watchfulness, and bellicosity make a good hunter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vigilance15wakefulness21watchfulness23
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attention9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A state of readiness to respond

Example: "Alerting was indicated by the desynchronization of the eeg"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alerting9

Lively attentiveness

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
on the qui vivesharp-sightedness

Example Sentences

"His alertness saved him from the car accident."
"The soldier's alertness helped him spot the enemy."
"The job requires a high level of alertness."
"Coffee can help improve alertness in the morning."
"The lack of alertness in the classroom resulted in poor test scores."
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Word Game Points

Is ALERTNESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, alertness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ALERTNESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is ALERTNESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, alertness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ALERTNESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is ALERTNESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, alertness is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ALERTNESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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