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Grammar : Adv
Spell : uh-lurt
Phonetic Transcription : əˈlɜrt



Definition of alertly

Origin :
  • 1787, from alert + -ly (2).
  • As in intelligently : adv cleverly
Example sentences :
  • She went briskly, alertly, like one with a definite end in view.
  • Extract from : « Four Girls and a Compact » by Annie Hamilton Donnell
  • Jim began backing off as soon as he had it in his hand, watching Spence alertly.
  • Extract from : « The Duke Of Chimney Butte » by G. W. Ogden
  • He looked at neither of the bad-men, but he was very coolly and alertly on guard.
  • Extract from : « Oh, You Tex! » by William Macleod Raine
  • He was alertly watchful for any quick thrust that might find him off guard.
  • Extract from : « Otherwise Phyllis » by Meredith Nicholson
  • He did not see the fire smouldering in the squinting eyes so alertly watching him.
  • Extract from : « Bar-20 Days » by Clarence E. Mulford
  • Braybrooke looked suddenly surprised and then alertly observant.
  • Extract from : « December Love » by Robert Hichens
  • Still,” she bustled on alertly, “we got to give him warning.
  • Extract from : « The One-Way Trail » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • But Shirley only laughed gaily at this question, and alertly started up.
  • Extract from : « Shirley » by Charlotte Bront
  • He took her arm again and alertly began to work through the throng.
  • Extract from : « DP » by Arthur Dekker Savage
  • “Probably he was the one who sent the letter,” said Penny alertly.
  • Extract from : « Clue of the Silken Ladder » by Mildred A. Wirt

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