Alertness Definition

alertness
noun
  1. the process of paying close and continuous attention; "wakefulness, watchfulness, and bellicosity make a good hunter"; "vigilance is especially susceptible to fatigue"
  2. a state of readiness to respond; "alerting was indicated by the desynchronization of the EEG"
  3. lively attentiveness

"Alertness" in song lyrics

See how alertness is used in real songs:

  • "metal alertness"
    AOL — AOL
  • "copd and metal alertness"
    AOL — AOL
  • "copd with obstructive midflow and metal alertness"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "alertness"

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