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Alerted is an English word. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.

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Related words

Alerted | Alert | Alerts | Alerting | Alertness | Alertly

Alerted meaning

simple past and past participle of alert

Using Alerted

  • The main meaning on this page is: simple past and past participle of alert
  • In the example corpus, alerted often appears in combinations such as: were alerted, alerted to, alerted the.

Context around Alerted

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 24.5 words
  • Position in the sentence: 3 start, 15 middle, 2 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

call 1× residents 1× reader 1× software 1×

Often after:

authorities 1× cornwalllive 1× officers 1×

Sentence patterns with Alerted

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

police were alerted to a 2× 911 call alerted the scottsdale 1× a reader alerted cornwalllive saying 1× and then alerted authorities 1× can be alerted if you 1× chappaquiddick residents alerted the trustees 1× gardaí were alerted to the 1× had not alerted the country 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a scottish fire 3× a police spokesperson 2× a 911 call 1× a force spokesperson 1× a passerby discovered 1× a police scotland 1×

Common sentence endings:

area of newburn 1× area of paisley 1× coats road cambuslang 1× duct taped shut 1× emergency appointments today 1× exceeded sustainable levels 1×

Words around Alerted

Just before it in the word index:

alerte 2 alertcalifornia 2 alert 2.765 alero 3 alerian 20 aleria 2

Just after it in the word index:

alerting 184 alertly 6 alertness 64 alerts 680 alerus 9 ales 100

Similar in corpus frequency:

abandon 1.015 curry 1.015 disk 1.015 arctic 1.014 belarus 1.014 beside 1.014

Corpus analysis for Alerted

  • In this selection, "alerted" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, call, residents, reader, authorities, cornwalllive and officers stand out and add context to how "alerted" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include police were alerted to a and 911 call alerted the scottsdale. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "alerted" sits close to words such as abandon, curry and disk, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with alerted

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

A passerby discovered the mortally wounded deputy and then alerted authorities. (11 words)

And patients were alerted that the surgery will only deal with emergency appointments today. (14 words)

A spokesperson for United Utilities said: "We were alerted to hydrant abuse on Cross Lane in Salford yesterday. (18 words)

Longer example sentences

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 8.01am on Tuesday, 15 August to reports of a road traffic collision involving four vehicles on the A92, near Thornton Road, Kirkcaldy. (35 words)

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson added: “We were alerted at 10.37pm on Thursday, April 13, to reports of a dwelling fire on Belmont Road in the Gallowhill area of Paisley. (33 words)

After particularly high winds and tides this winter, Chappaquiddick residents alerted the Trustees and the town to the bulkhead’s deteriorating condition in a series of emails dating back to late December. (32 words)

Example sentences (20)

A 911 call alerted the Scottsdale Police Department about a dead puppy found in an alley near Miller Road and Latham Street with its mouth duct taped shut.

According to Sambatha, hospital management said a preliminary internal investigation revealed that the incident happened on Saturday, and management was not alerted.

Additionally, he questioned why the World Bank had not alerted the country’s economic managers as the debt burden exceeded sustainable levels.

A force spokesperson said: “Shortly after 6.40pm yesterday (Wednesday) police were alerted to a suspicious vehicle travelling in the Church Street area of Newburn.

After particularly high winds and tides this winter, Chappaquiddick residents alerted the Trustees and the town to the bulkhead’s deteriorating condition in a series of emails dating back to late December.

All journalists and others attending Johansen’s press conference Thursday have been alerted and urged to get tested themselves.

And patients were alerted that the surgery will only deal with emergency appointments today.

A passerby discovered the mortally wounded deputy and then alerted authorities.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "On Friday 17th February 2023 officers were called to North Berwick after they were alerted to a possible ongoing hare coursing incident.

A police spokesperson said: “In the early hours of Sunday 5th March 2023 officers from Ribble Valley were alerted by an eagle eyed member of the public to a possible drink driver.

A police spokesperson said: ‘The statement read: ‘At 8.50am this morning police were alerted to a bull on the loose and charging at people in Wells Avenue, Haslington.

A reader alerted CornwallLive saying they believed the camera was relatively new, having been put up just a few months ago.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson added: “We were alerted at 10.37pm on Thursday, April 13, to reports of a dwelling fire on Belmont Road in the Gallowhill area of Paisley.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 3.15am on Tuesday, 10 October, to reports of a vehicle well alight fire on West Coats Road, Cambuslang.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 8.01am on Tuesday, 15 August to reports of a road traffic collision involving four vehicles on the A92, near Thornton Road, Kirkcaldy.

As he drove past police, their automated number plate recognition software alerted officers to Lulu's vehicle being unregistered.

A spokesman said: “Shortly after 7.20pm yesterday (Sunday), we were alerted to a house fire at a property on Sunnyside Road, Cramlington.

A spokesperson for United Utilities said: "We were alerted to hydrant abuse on Cross Lane in Salford yesterday.

As well as hearing aid compatability, there’s also an easy access assistance button, so family and friends can be alerted if you need to get in touch urgently.

At approximately 8:30am, Milford Gardaí were alerted to the discovery of a package at Ballyhiernan Beach, Fanad Co. Donegal.

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Common combinations with alerted

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "alerted" in a sentence?
An example: "A 911 call alerted the Scottsdale Police Department about a dead puppy found in an alley near Miller Road and Latham Street with its mouth duct taped shut." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "alerted" from authentic English texts.
What does "alerted" mean?
Alerted means: simple past and past participle of alert
How many example sentences with "alerted" are there?
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