alertness
intermediateB2/əˈlɜːtnəs/ · a-lert-ness
The state of being watchful or aware of one's surroundings.
Meanings
The state of being watchful or aware of one's surroundings.
اپنے ارد گرد کی صورتحال سے باخبر رہنے کی حالت۔
ہوشیاری
hoshiyaari
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Common Collocations
- mental alertness
- increased alertness
- alertness training
Example Sentences
Her alertness helped her avoid the accident.
اس کی ہوشیاری نے اسے حادثے سے بچنے میں مدد کی۔
Us ki hoshiyari ne use haadse se bachenay mein madad ki.
To drive safely, one must maintain a level of alertness.
محفوظ ڈرائیونگ کے لیے، ایک کی ہوشیاری کا معیار برقرار رکھنا ضروری ہے۔
Mahfooz driving ke liye, aik ki hoshiyari ka mayar barqarar rakhna zaroori hai.
The teacher emphasized the need for alertness in the classroom.
اساتذہ نے کلاس روم میں ہوشیاری کی ضرورت پر زور دیا۔
Asatza ne class room mein hoshiyari ki zaroorat par zor diya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of an alert lion in the jungle, always ready to respond to its surroundings.
Image of a lion keenly observing its environment.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
بے خبر تو سبھی سب بہار میں ہیں، جو باخبر ہیں وہی سنگ دل ہیں
Be khabar to sabhi sab bahar mein hain, Jo bakhabar hain wahi sang dil hain.
Everyone is unaware in the spring, Only those who are aware have a hard heart.
— Ghalib, Ghazals
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہوشیاری میں ہے کامیابی
Hoshiyaari mein hai kaamiyabi
Success lies in alertness.
📖 Etymology
Origin: French "alerte" — to watch out or be vigilant
First known use: 18th century
The word 'alertness' has evolved from the Latin verb 'alertere', meaning to give a warning or shout. It entered English in the late 18th century.