Question 1 · Quick check
alertness
CEFRC1
/əˈlɝt.nəs/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
The state of being watchful and ready to respond.
- 02
noun
Extra detailThe quality of being alert or on the alert.
Examples
His thin, hawk-like nose gave his whole expression an air of alertness and decision.
The researchers found that sugar increases tiredness and decreases alertness within an hour after consumption.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 2
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 1
Deep Dive
More examples
In contextTHE human body was meant to have a midafternoon nap, according to a new consensus among sleep researchers who are studying the biological rhythms of sleep and alertness.
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Origin
noun
From alert + -ness.