be alert

Frequency: 8.530.0 per million words

To be watchful and ready to notice and deal with things.

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Examples (10)

  • 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?