English dictionary

alertness

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the process of paying close and continuous attention

noun.cognition

Synonyms vigilance wakefulness watchfulness

Source: WordNet 3.0
a state of readiness to respond

noun.state

Synonyms alerting

Source: WordNet 3.0
lively attentiveness

noun.attribute

Synonyms on the qui vive sharp-sightedness

Source: WordNet 3.0
The quality of being alert or on the alert; briskness; nimbleness; activity.

noun

Source: webster1913