B2 adjective Neutro

alertness

/əˈlɜːrtnəs/

Alertness is the state of being mentally awake, watchful, and ready to respond to surroundings or potential danger. It describes a condition of high sensory awareness and the ability to process information quickly.

Exemplos

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1

I need another cup of coffee to improve my alertness before the long drive.

I require more caffeine to increase my mental focus and stay awake while driving.

2

The security guard demonstrated exceptional alertness during the midnight shift.

The watchman showed an impressive level of vigilance and attention during his night work.

3

Your alertness is totally gone when you haven't slept, man.

You lose your ability to pay attention completely when you are exhausted.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
alertness
Verb
alert
Advérbio
alertly
Adjetivo
alert
Relacionado
alert
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Dica de memorização

Think of an 'Alert' notification on your phone; it requires your 'alertness' (attention) to respond to it.

Quiz rápido

The pilot's ____ was tested during the long-haul flight to ensure passenger safety.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: alertness

Exemplos

1

I need another cup of coffee to improve my alertness before the long drive.

everyday

I require more caffeine to increase my mental focus and stay awake while driving.

2

The security guard demonstrated exceptional alertness during the midnight shift.

formal

The watchman showed an impressive level of vigilance and attention during his night work.

3

Your alertness is totally gone when you haven't slept, man.

informal

You lose your ability to pay attention completely when you are exhausted.

4

Researchers measured the participants' alertness through a series of rapid-response tests.

academic

Scientists evaluated how quickly subjects could react to stimuli to judge their mental state.

5

Employee alertness is a key factor in preventing workplace accidents in the manufacturing sector.

business

Staff staying focused and aware is essential for safety within the factory environment.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
alertness
Verb
alert
Advérbio
alertly
Adjetivo
alert
Relacionado
alert

Colocações comuns

mental alertness the state of having a sharp and active mind
maintain alertness to keep being watchful over a period of time
heighten alertness to increase the level of watchfulness
peak alertness the time of day when one is most awake and focused
lack of alertness a failure to pay attention or stay awake

Frases Comuns

high state of alertness

a condition of being extremely watchful

on high alert

ready for sudden danger or difficulty

mental alertness test

an assessment of how quickly a person processes information

Frequentemente confundido com

alertness vs awareness

Awareness is general knowledge that something exists, while alertness is the active physical/mental readiness to react.

alertness vs alacrity

Alacrity refers to cheerful readiness or speed, whereas alertness refers to sensory watchfulness.

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Notas de uso

Alertness is almost always used to describe mental states related to safety, performance, or the effects of stimulants like caffeine. It is an uncountable noun.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use the noun 'alertness' when they should use the adjective 'alert' (e.g., saying 'He is very alertness' instead of 'He is very alert').

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Dica de memorização

Think of an 'Alert' notification on your phone; it requires your 'alertness' (attention) to respond to it.

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Origem da palavra

From the French phrase 'à l'erte' (on the watch), which originates from the Italian 'all'erta', literally meaning 'on the height'.

Padrões gramaticais

Uncountable noun Often follows verbs like 'maintain', 'improve', or 'impair' Commonly modified by adjectives like 'mental', 'physical', or 'constant'
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Contexto cultural

In many Western cultures, alertness is frequently discussed in the context of 'hustle culture' and the high consumption of coffee to stay productive.

Quiz rápido

The pilot's ____ was tested during the long-haul flight to ensure passenger safety.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: alertness

Palavras relacionadas

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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