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alert

Pronunciation: [/əˈlɝt/]

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alert: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use alert in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “awareness”

(adjective) when someone is fully aware and paying attention to what's happening around them. Like when you are very awake and ready to react quickly to anything.

Example

She was alert and noticed the car coming towards her just in time.

Example

He wasn't alert and didn't see the warning signs.

Example

How can you stay alert in a crowded place?

Context: “emergency”

(noun) a signal or warning about a dangerous or urgent situation. Like a sound or message that tells you to be careful or take action.

Example

The alert warned residents about the approaching storm.

Example

There was no alert given before the sudden power outage.

Example

What should you do when you hear an alert about a fire?

Context: “notification”

(verb) to make someone aware of a potential danger or problem. Like when you tell someone to pay attention because something important is happening.

Example

She alerted her colleagues about the change in meeting time.

Example

He failed to alert the authorities about the suspicious activity.

Example

How do you alert others about a lost pet?

How to pronounce alert

Pronunciation: [/əˈlɝt/]

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