be alert
Frequency: 8.530.0 per million words
To be watchful and ready to notice and deal with things.
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- Climbers need to be alert to possible dangers.
- There was a noise outside and he was suddenly alert.
- You will need to be alert during the entire exam.
- Drivers are always alert for pedestrians crossing the street.
- Being alert to changes in the market is key to our success.
- Be alert! There's a strange car parked on our street.
- While he was on watch, the soldier was constantly alert for any movement.
- She has been more alert ever since the caffeine kicked in.
- If you are not mentally alert, you might miss important details.
- Are you alert enough to drive after such a long day?