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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
- 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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