ALERT

a. n.

3 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
a.

Watchful; vigilant; active in vigilance.

2.
a.

Brisk; nimble; moving with celerity. An alert young fellow. Addison.

3.
n.

An alarm from a real or threatened attack; a sudden attack; also, a bugle sound to give warning. "We have had an alert." Farrow. On the alert, on the lookout or watch against attack or danger; ready to act.

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