The difference between Alert and Aware

When used as adjectives, alert means attentive, whereas aware means vigilant or on one's guard against danger or difficulty.


Alert is also noun with the meaning: an alarm.

Alert is also verb with the meaning: to give warning to.

check bellow for the other definitions of Alert and Aware

  1. Alert as an adjective:

    Attentive; awake; on guard.

  2. Alert as an adjective (obsolete):

    brisk; nimble; moving with celerity.

  1. Alert as a noun:

    An alarm.

  2. Alert as a noun:

    A notification of higher importance than an advisory.

  1. Alert as a verb:

    To give warning to.

  1. Aware as an adjective:

    Vigilant or on one's guard against danger or difficulty.

    Examples:

    "Stay aware! Don't let your guard down."

  2. Aware as an adjective:

    Conscious or having knowledge of something.

    Examples:

    "Are you aware of what is being said about you?"