Synonyms for alert

Other words for “alert”, grouped by meaning.

We found 21 synonyms for “alert”. The most common are qui vive, alerting, alarm, warning signal, alarum.

noun condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action

noun a warning serves to make you more alert to danger

noun 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

Synonymsalarm

adjective engaged in or accustomed to close observation

Oppositesunalert

adjective quick and energetic

adjective mentally perceptive and responsive

Similaraware

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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