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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

alerted

/ˈɑːlˌtɛd/ verb (past tense) · British & US
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What does alerted mean?

verb (past tense)

Past tense of alert, to make someone aware of a problem or danger. To notify or inform someone of something.

Example

"The security team alerted the police after detecting a suspicious person in the building."

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