alert

Meanings

• Noun

  A warning signal, typically a loud noise or flashing light, indicating the presence or approach of a danger or threat.

  - "An alert sounded when the fire alarm was triggered."
  - "The traffic signal turned red as an alert for drivers to stop."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈlɝt/
   
   
   
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2. /əˈlɝt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with alert
relent , vent , ment , lent

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Alert (English) : To make someone aware of a danger or potential danger.
   

2. Alert (English) : To be wide awake and fully attentive.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of alert that leads to same result
alert , alerter , alertest , alertly , alertness , alertnesses , alerts , on the alert , alerted , alerting , Amber Alert , Amber Alerts , red alert , red alerts , Silver Alert , Silver Alerts , spoiler alert , hyper-alert , hyper-alertness , hyperalert , hyperalertness

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Etymology

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From Old French 'aler' meaning 'to wake up, to rouse' and later used as 'to warn'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'alert' is often used in the context of computer systems and networks to indicate a warning or notification.

2. In some military units, soldiers are required to respond to an 'alert' call by standing up and coming to attention.

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Related Concepts

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1. Emergency: A situation that requires immediate attention and action.

2. Warning: A notice informing of potential danger or risk.

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Culture

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The term 'alert' is commonly used in various contexts, including emergency situations, military operations, and even in everyday life. It has been extensively used in literature, such as in novels and poems, to convey a sense of urgency or danger.

How to Memorize "alert"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a loud siren or a flashing light to represent the concept of an alert.
   - Visualize yourself reacting quickly and appropriately when you hear or see an alert.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'alert' with the sound of a siren or a flashing light.
   - Connect the word 'alert' with the feeling of being fully awake and attentive.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'A Lion Roars Every Time It's Late Night' to remember the definition of 'alert' as a warning signal.

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