| query | An a____ is a situation in which people prepare themselves for something dangerous that might happen soon .An alert is a situation in which people prepare themselves for something dangerous that might happen soon . Due to a security alert, this train will not be stopping at Oxford Circus. |
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| word | alert |
| full-definition | adjective If you are alert, you are paying full attention to things around you and are able to deal with anything that might happen . We all have to stay alert. He had been spotted by an alert neighbour. The drug improved mental alertness. If you are alert to something, you are fully aware of it. The bank is alert to the danger. noun An alert is a situation in which people prepare themselves for something dangerous that might happen soon . Due to a security alert, this train will not be stopping at Oxford Circus. verb If you alert someone to a situation, especially a dangerous or unpleasant situation, you tell them about it. He wanted to alert people to the activities of the group. I was hoping he'd alert the police. |
| inflections | alertsalertingalertedalertness |
| cefr-level | C1 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:c1
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