Synonyms for Alert (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action):
qui vive
WordNet sense 2 (a warning serves to make you more alert to danger):
alerting
WordNet sense 3 (an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger):
alarm, alarum, warning signal
WordNet sense 4 (having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree):
intelligent
WordNet sense 5 (not unconscious; especially having become conscious):
awake
WordNet sense 6 (knowing and perceiving; having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts):
conscious
WordNet sense 7 ((usually followed by `to') showing acute awareness; mentally perceptive):
alive
WordNet sense 8 ((sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception):
cognizant, cognisant
WordNet sense 9 (without having the eyes closed or covered by the eyelids):
sleepless
WordNet sense 10 (carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger):
vigilant, watchful
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