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alert vs qui vive

qui vive vs alert

alert and qui vive both are nouns.

alert is an adjective but qui vive is not an adjective.

alert is a verb but qui vive is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
alert Yes Yes Yes No
qui vive Yes No No No
As nouns, alert and qui vive are synonyms defined as:
  • alert and qui vive: condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action
alert (noun) qui vive (noun)
a warning serves to make you more alert to danger condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action
an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action
alert (adjective) qui vive (adjective)
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
mentally perceptive and responsive
quick and energetic
alert (verb) qui vive (verb)
warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness
Difference between alert and qui vive

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