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preparedness vs alert

alert vs preparedness

preparedness and alert both are nouns.

preparedness is not an adjective while alert is an adjective.

preparedness is not a verb while alert is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
preparedness Yes No No No
alert Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, alert is a hyponym of preparedness; that is, alert is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than preparedness:
  • preparedness: the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
  • alert: condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action
Other hyponyms of preparedness include ready, qui vive.
preparedness (noun) alert (noun)
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action) a warning serves to make you more alert to danger
an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action
preparedness (adjective) alert (adjective)
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
mentally perceptive and responsive
quick and energetic
preparedness (verb) alert (verb)
warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness
Difference between preparedness and alert

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