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Synonyms & Antonyms of on the alert

paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity

Residents were warned to stay on the alert for changes in the storm's projected path.

Synonyms for on the alert

alert,
Argus-eyed,
attentive,
awake,
observant,
open-eyed,
tenty
(also tentie)
[Scottish],
vigilant,
watchful,
wide-awake

Words Related to on the alert

alive,
aware,
conscious,
sensitive

cognizant,
heedful,
keen,
mindful,
observing,
regardful,
sharp,
sharp-eyed

hyperalert,
hypervigilant,
sleepless,
wakeful

careful,
cautious,
chary,
wary

prepared,
ready

Phrases Synonymous with on the alert

on guard,
on one's toes,
on the ball,
on the qui vive,
on tiptoe

Near Antonyms for on the alert

absent,
absentminded,
absorbed,
abstracted,
daydreaming,
dazed,
distracted,
dreaming,
dreamy,
engrossed,
faraway,
insensible,
oblivious,
preoccupied

sleeping,
unaware,
unconscious,
unknowing,
unwitting

careless,
heedless,
inattentive,
unheeding,
unmindful,
unthinking,
unwary

unprepared,
unready

Antonyms for on the alert

asleep

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