Alerted - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Definition:
Warned or made aware of potential danger or problem.
Synonyms:
warned, notified, informed, advised, cautioned
Part of Speech:
adjective, verb (past tense)
Antonyms:
unaware, oblivious
Common Collocations:
alerted authorities, alerted the public, alerted to danger, alerted by noise
Derivatives:
alerting, alerts
Usage Tips:
Use "alerted" to describe someone who has been warned about a possible threat or issue.
Common Phrases:
on high alert, red alert, stay alert
Etymology:
From Italian "all'erta" (on the watch), via French "alerte."
Examples:
- 1. The neighbors alerted us about the storm approaching.
- 2. She alerted the teacher when she saw smoke in the hallway.
- 3. The security guard was alerted by a loud noise outside.
- 4. He quickly alerted his friends to the hidden danger ahead.