alertly
Translation
watchfully, vigilantly, attentively
Examples
The cat watched the bird alertly.
The cat watched the bird alertly.
Grammar Patterns
verb + alertly to do sth. watchfully The cat watched the bird alertly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: watchfully, attentively, vigilantly; Antonyms: carelessly, inattentively
Etymology
Formed from the adjective `alert` + the adverb-forming suffix `-ly`.
Memory Tips
Describes doing an action in an 'alert' way. The cat watched alertly.