You should be alert to the possible dangers.
Source: tatoeba (20088)
Alert
/əˈlɜːt/
Synonyms for "alert" (350 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (70)
Strong matches (105)
Verb(4 words)
Noun(19 words)
cautiouschipperclear sightedclear-sightedclear-wittedclearheadedclevercloseconcentratedconfideconfide toconsciouscrostariecry havoccry wolfdashingdecisivediligentearnestentrust with information
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equal toexpectantexpeditiousfastfiery crossfinicalfinickingfinickyfire alarmfire bellfire flagfive-minute gunflashing lightfleetfly storm warningsfog bellfog signalfoghornforewarnfreshfrightenfriskyfull of lifegale warninggaygive confidential informationgive fair warninggive noticegive warningheedfulhooterhornhue and cryhurricane warningimmediateinstantinstantaneousintelligentintenseintentintentiveissue an ultimatumjohnny on the spotkeenklaxonknowinglet in onlet next tolighthouselivelyloaded forlookoutmayday
Adjective(8 words)
Adverb(1 words)
mentally alert learner
Related words (175)
mention privatelymercurialmeticulousmindfulmobilenicenigglingnimblenote of alarmnotifyobservantobservingocculting lighton guardon theon the alerton the ballon the jobon the lookoutopen eyed
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open-earedopen-eyedopenmouthedpepperypeppyperceptivepertpolice whistleprepared forpromptprudentpunctualput hepput next toqui vivequickquick-wittedreadyready forreceptiveregardfulresponsiverousingsharpsharp eyedsignalsignal of distresssirensleeplesssmall-craft warningsmartsossound the alarmsound the tocsinspeedyspiritedsprightlysprystartlestill alarmstorm conestorm flagstorm warningsummaryswiftthreatentiptip offtocsintwo-minute gununblinkingunnoddingunskillfulunsleepingunwinkingupup forup toupside-down flagutter a caveatvigilantvivaciouswakefulwarnwarn againstwarningwarywatchfulwhisperwhistlewide awakewide-awakewise
Adjective(11 words)
Noun(57 words)
messagesmonitionmore awarenewsflashnoticenotificationnotificationsnotifypagepage with numberspagesphone chirppingpingsprickingprickspromptqui vivereminderreminders
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risk signalsafety alertschedule triggerscreamssensitizingsensor data monitoringsignalsignal a warningsignal cuesignal dangersignal distresssignal processessignallingsignalssignals desiresituational awarenessstate safety alertstatistical shiftteaching caveattipofftocsinsvigilantwake upwakingwaringwarnwarn awaywarn repeatedlywarningwarning colorwarning signwarning signalwarningswatcheswatchfulwatchingwoke
Verb(12 words)
Determiner(2 words)
most listening skillsmost reaction-based energy
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: able, active, acute, admonish, admonished.
- Sentence evidence is available for alert, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "alert".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "alert"
Keep "alert" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "alert" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "alert", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "alert" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
16 entriesMore specific
16 entriesattentivenessdashboard alertemergency alertfire alertlook outnotifysecurity alertsignalsoftware alertsystem alertvigilancewakefulnesswarnwatch outwatchfulnessweather alert
Collocations
15 entriesalert levelalert messagealert signalalert studentalert systembe alertcampus alertemergency alertkeep alertpublic alertsafety alertsecurity alertstay alerttraffic alertweather alert
Inflections
5 entriesDerivations
5 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
17 entriesShowing 16 of 17 words.
Sample sentences
12 total sentences available.
We must be alert to dangers.
Source: tatoeba (23056)
The climber stayed alert while climbing the precipice.
Source: tatoeba (44820)
I feel more alert after drinking a cup of coffee.
Source: tatoeba (62202)
Showing 4 of 12 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "alert"?
Closest matches include able, active, acute, admonish, admonished.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "alert"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.