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alert

The correct spelling is alert.

How to pronounce alert

/əˈlɜːt/
noun

IPA: /əˈlɜːt/

Say it like: Ale-rt

The correct spelling is alert. An alarm. For example: "an airborne alert; ground alert"

Usage Examples

an airborne alert; ground alert

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An alarm.
  2. 2.A notification of higher importance than an advisory.
  3. 3.A state of readiness for potential combat.

adjective

  1. 1.Attentive; awake; on guard.
  2. 2.Brisk; nimble; moving with celerity.

verb

  1. 1.To give warning to.

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