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foghorn vs alert

alert vs foghorn

foghorn and alert both are nouns.

foghorn is not an adjective while alert is an adjective.

foghorn is not a verb while alert is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
foghorn Yes No No No
alert Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, alert is a hypernym of foghorn; that is, alert is a word with a broader meaning than foghorn:
  • foghorn: a loud low warning signal that can be heard by fogbound ships
  • alert: an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
Other hypernyms of foghorn include alarm, alarum, warning signal.
foghorn (noun) alert (noun)
a warning device consisting of a horn that generates a loud low tone a warning serves to make you more alert to danger
a loud low warning signal that can be heard by fogbound ships an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action
foghorn (adjective) alert (adjective)
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
mentally perceptive and responsive
quick and energetic
foghorn (verb) alert (verb)
warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness
Difference between foghorn and alert

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