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Definition of alertly

alertly

/əˈlɝːt.li/
a · lert · ly
Adjective:alert
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• adverb

1

In a watchful, attentive, and quick-thinking manner; with full awareness and readiness to respond.

Example

"The lifeguard scanned the crowded water alertly for any sign of a struggling swimmer."

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• Rhymes for alertly

• Nearby Words

alehouse
aleppo
alert
alertly
alertness
alethe
alewife

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective "alert" plus the adverbial suffix "-ly". The root word "alert" entered English via French from the Italian phrase "all'erta", literally meaning "on the watchtower" or "on the lookout".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Alertly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/alertly
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