alert, n.
(alerts)
(alerts)
an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
<noun.communication>
alarm alarum alert warning signal
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torpedo
air alert
burglar alarm
fire alarm
foghorn, fogsignal
horn
red flag
siren
tocsin, alarm bell
hypernym
a warning serves to make you more alert to danger
<noun.communication>
alert alerting
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condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action
<noun.state>
alert qui vive
sample sentences
"bombers were put on alert during the crisis"
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