English / phrase
On Alert
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Vigilant, watchful, and ready to notice errors or take quick action
In context
01
Effective language learners stay on alert for subtle differences between native vowel sounds.
02
Our English teacher reminded us to be on alert for false friends when translating phrases.
Synonyms
vigilant,watchful,attentive
Antonyms
off guard,heedless,inattentive
Collocations
be on alert,stay on alert,on high alert