Synonyms for

Alerted

Verb / ʌˈlɜ:tɪd / Another word for alerted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To warn or make someone aware of danger or a problem.

Synonyms & similar words

alert alarm warned notified informed advised cautioned flagged signaled alarmed awakened roused startled awakened stirred aroused excited prompted reminded prompted reminded

Synonyms by register

Formal

apprised informed notified cautioned

Informal

tipped off warned clued in on the lookout

Literary

forewarned awakened roused

Antonyms

unaware oblivious ignorant unconcerned complacent heedless

Common collocations

  • alerted to danger
  • alerted the authorities
  • alerted the public
  • alerted to the problem
  • alerted to the risks
  • alerted the team
  • alerted to the changes

Word family

noun alertness
verb alert
adjective alert
adverb alertly

Usage note

Often used with 'to' to indicate what someone has been made aware of. 'Alerted' implies a state of heightened awareness or readiness due to prior information.

Example sentences

  1. I alerted my parents when I saw a storm coming.
  2. The smoke detector alerted us to the fire in the kitchen.
  3. She alerted the teacher when a student was being bullied.
  4. The dog alerted its owner when it heard a strange noise.
  5. The news alert warned people about the approaching hurricane.

Quotes

  • An economist is an expert who will know tomorrow why the things he predicted yesterday didn't happen today. - Laurence J. Peter
  • The best way to predict the future is to invent it. - Alan Kay
  • I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. - Thomas Edison

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