a|lert´ness

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• alert — a•lert [[t]əˈlɜrt[/t]] adj. n. v. a•lert•ed, a•lert•ing 1) fully aware and attentive; wide awake 2) quick to understand or respond; perceptive; acute 3) watchful and ready to act; vigilant 4) a warning of an impending military attack, a storm,… …   From formal English to slang

• alert — a|lert1 [ ə lɜrt ] adjective * 1. ) able to think in a clear and intelligent way: He s remarkably alert for his age. Regular exercise could help you to feel better, look better, and be more alert. 2. ) alert to paying attention to what is… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• Alertness — A*lert ness, n. The quality of being alert or on the alert; briskness; nimbleness; activity. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English