Synonyms for

Alerts

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

Definition

Alerts means a warning or notification to be aware of something important or dangerous.

Synonyms & similar words

quivive alert alerting warningsignal alarm alarum warnings notices alarms signals announcements advisories cautions tips hints pointers heads-ups forewarnings forecasts prognoses predictions forecasts premonitions intimations omens portents

Synonyms by register

Formal

warnings notifications advisories reminders

Informal

heads-up nags pokes reminders

Literary

portents omens harbingers

Antonyms

calmness complacency peace reassurance security serenity unconcern

Common collocations

  • receive alerts
  • send alerts
  • security alerts
  • weather alerts
  • email alerts
  • system alerts
  • emergency alerts
  • push alerts

Word family

noun alert
verb alert
adjective alert

Usage note

As a noun, 'alerts' often refers to notifications of potential danger or important information. As a verb, it means to warn someone of a danger or significant event.

Example sentences

  1. The fire department issued alerts to evacuate the area.
  2. I set up alerts on my phone to remind me of important deadlines.
  3. The weather alerts said to stay indoors during the storm.
  4. The alerts from the security system scared away the burglars.
  5. My mom gave me alerts on the dangers of playing with fire.

Quotes

  • An alert man is always ready. - Benjamin Disraeli
  • Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty. - Thomas Jefferson
  • To be forewarned is to be forearmed. - Miguel de Cervantes

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