Alert Definition
alert
adjective
- engaged in or accustomed to close observation; "caught by a couple of alert cops"; "alert enough to spot the opportunity when it came"; "constantly alert and vigilant, like a sentinel on duty"
- quick and energetic; "a brisk walk in the park"; "a lively gait"; "a merry chase"; "traveling at a rattling rate"; "a snappy pace"; "a spanking breeze"
- mentally perceptive and responsive;"an alert mind"; "alert to the problems"; "alive to what is going on"; "awake to the dangers of her situation"; "was now awake to the reality of his predicament"
noun
- condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action; "bombers were put on alert during the crisis"
- a warning serves to make you more alert to danger
- an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
verb
- warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness; "The empty house alarmed him"; "We alerted the new neighbors to the high rate of burglaries"
"Alert" in song lyrics
See how alert is used in real songs:
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"and my main aim to dig through the dirt, stay alert"
Aceyalone — The Energy -
"And it's no longer whisper-mode on the red alert"
Aesop Rock — Winners Take All -
"and NexTel chirps, he can tell he's accustomed by his 2-way alert"
Akir f/ Hasan Salaam — Change of the Seasons
Words that rhyme with alert
Usage tips for "alert"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "alert" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for alert to find words that pair well.