adj Uncommon

alerted

Alerted (adj) means having been warned or made aware of something, and now on guard. Example: “Alerted to the danger, the hikers turned back before the storm hit.”

adj

Having been warned or made aware of something, and now on guard.

"Alerted to the danger, the hikers turned back before the storm hit."

How to use alerted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe past-tense/adjective form of "alert" — already warned and paying attention.

Word forms

more alerted comparative, most alerted superlative

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_____ to the danger, the hikers turned back before the storm hit.

Rhymes for alerted

averted inserted deserted asserted diverted inverted reverted perverted converted concerted introverted

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Frequently asked questions

What does “alerted” mean?

The word “alerted” means having been warned or made aware of something, and now on guard. In plain terms, the past-tense/adjective form of "alert" — already warned and paying attention.

How do you use “alerted” in a sentence?

Here is “alerted” used in a sentence: “Alerted to the danger, the hikers turned back before the storm hit.”

What part of speech is “alerted”?

“Alerted” is an adjective.

Is “alerted” a common word?

“Alerted” is an uncommon word in modern English.