ALERTING: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ALERTING?

Need another word that means the same as “alerting”? Find 2 synonyms and 30 related words for “alerting” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Alerting” are: alertness, alert

Alerting as a Noun

Definitions of "Alerting" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “alerting” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A warning serves to make you more alert to danger.
• Condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action.
• A state of readiness to respond.
• An automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger.

Synonyms of "Alerting" as a noun (2 Words)

alert	A warning serves to make you more alert to danger. Traffic was halted during the alert.
alertness	The process of paying close and continuous attention. A lack of mental alertness.

Usage Examples of "Alerting" as a noun

• Alerting was indicated by the desynchronization of the EEG.

Associations of "Alerting" (30 Words)

advised	Having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel. A well advised delay in carrying out the plan.
attentive	Paying close attention to something. The hotel has a pleasant atmosphere and attentive service.
aware	Bearing in mind; attentive to. Became aware of her surroundings.
beware	Be on one’s guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to. We should beware the incompetence of legislators.
careful	Unhurried and with care and dignity. A careful consideration of the facts.
carefully	In a way that deliberately avoids harm or errors; cautiously. They must be carefully handled and stored.
cautious	People who are fearful and cautious. Reserved and cautious never making swift decisions.
chary	Cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something. She had been chary of telling the whole truth.
circumspect	Wary and unwilling to take risks. Circumspect actions.
conscientious	Guided by or in accordance with conscience or sense of right and wrong. Conscientious application to the work at hand.
conscious	Knowing and perceiving; having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts. They were growing increasingly security conscious.
discreet	Unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic. We made some discreet inquiries.
discreetly	In a careful and prudent manner, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment. She coughed discreetly.
forethought	Planning or plotting in advance of acting. Jim had the forethought to book in advance.
heed	Pay close attention to give heed to. He spends without heed to the consequences.
measured	Having a slow, regular rhythm. She set off with measured tread.
mindful	Bearing in mind; attentive to. A mindful approach to life helps us to let go of the stress that often comes with conflicts in relationships.
observant	Adhering strictly to the rules of a particular religion, especially Judaism. Observant of the speed limit.
perfunctory	Done or produced as a formality only. Perfunctory courtesy.
precaution	A precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. He put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution.
precision	The quality of being reproducible in amount or performance. Note the meticulous precision of his measurements.
prudent	Acting with or showing care and thought for the future. A prudent manager.
scrupulous	(of a person or process) careful, thorough, and extremely attentive to details. Scrupulous attention to details.
sleepless	Experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness Shakespeare. The sleepless river.
solicitous	Full of anxiety and concern. Solicitous about her health.
thoughtful	Taking heed giving close and thoughtful attention. How very thoughtful of you.
unobtrusive	Not conspicuous or attracting attention. The service was unobtrusive and efficient.
vigilant	Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. The vigilant eye of the town watch.
wary	Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems. A wary look.
watchful	Experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness. They attended dances under the watchful eye of their father.