alertness

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/əˈlɝt.nəs/ English

Definitions

noun

The quality of being alert or on the alert

Related words

Synonyms

watchfulness vigilance on the qui vive watchful vigilant attentiveness vigil caution attention diligence warning preparedness awareness scrutiny complacency lookout

Associated

wakefulness coit narcolepsy naps drowsiness arousal caffeine melatonin circadian euphoria locomotion

Rhymes

inertness pertness curtness burtness

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