alert, adj.
freq. cnt. 7
freq. cnt. 7
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 7
alert watchful
sample sentences
"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"
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mentally perceptive and responsive
<adj.all> (p) (p)
alert alive awake
sample sentences
"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"
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quick and energetic
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
alert brisk lively merry rattling snappy spanking zippy
sample sentences
"a brisk walk in the park""a lively gait"
"a merry chase"
"traveling at a rattling rate"
"a snappy pace"
"a spanking breeze"
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