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ALL meanings of hyperalert

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  • adjective hyperalert fully aware and attentive; wide-awake; keen: an alert mind. 1
  • adjective hyperalert swift; agile; nimble. 1
  • noun hyperalert Excessively alert, especially as a result of traumatic stress. 1
  • noun hyperalert an attitude of vigilance, readiness, or caution, as before an expected attack. 1
  • noun hyperalert a warning or alarm of an impending military attack, a storm, etc.: We'd just boarded the bus when the alert sounded. 1
  • noun hyperalert the period during which such a warning or alarm is in effect. 1
  • verb with object hyperalert to warn (troops, ships, etc.) to prepare for action. 1
  • verb with object hyperalert to warn of an impending raid, attack, storm, etc.: The radio alerted coastal residents to prepare for the hurricane. 1
  • verb with object hyperalert to advise or warn; cause to be on guard: to alert gardeners to the dangers of some pesticides. 1
  • idioms hyperalert on the alert, on guard against danger; in readiness; vigilant: The state police are on the alert for an escaped convict believed to be in the area. 1
  • adjective hyperalert excessively alert 0
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