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- [uh-lurt]
- /əˈlɜrt/
- /əˈlɜːtlɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-lurt]
- /əˈlɜrt/
Definitions of alertly word
- adjective alertly fully aware and attentive; wide-awake; keen: an alert mind. 1
- adjective alertly swift; agile; nimble. 1
- noun alertly an attitude of vigilance, readiness, or caution, as before an expected attack. 1
- noun alertly a warning or alarm of an impending military attack, a storm, etc.: We'd just boarded the bus when the alert sounded. 1
- noun alertly the period during which such a warning or alarm is in effect. 1
- verb with object alertly to warn (troops, ships, etc.) to prepare for action. 1
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Origin of alertly
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; 1940-45 for def 4; < Italian all'erta, equivalent to all(a) to, on the + erta lookout, watchtower, orig. feminine of erto, past participle of ergere < Latin ērigere to erect
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Parts of speech for Alertly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
alertly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
alertly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for alertly
adv alertly
- reasonably — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
- rationally — agreeable to reason; reasonable; sensible: a rational plan for economic development.
- logically — according to or agreeing with the principles of logic: a logical inference.
- shrewdly — astute or sharp in practical matters: a shrewd politician.
- wisely — having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.
adverb alertly
- attentively — while giving attention; observantly: Please listen attentively.
- watchfully — vigilant or alert; closely observant: The sentry remained watchful throughout the night.
- vigilantly — keenly watchful to detect danger; wary: a vigilant sentry.
- observantly — quick to notice or perceive; alert.
- cleverly — mentally bright; having sharp or quick intelligence; able.
Antonyms for alertly
adv alertly
- foolish — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
- stupidly — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
- badly — If something is done badly or goes badly, it is not very successful or effective.
- unintelligence — deficient in intelligence; dull; stupid.
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