alertness (n.)the process of paying close and continuous attention;
Synonyms: watchfulness /
wakefulness /
vigilance alertness (n.)a state of readiness to respond;
Synonyms: alerting
alertness (n.)lively attentiveness;
Synonyms: sharp-sightedness / on the qui vive
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