alertly
Translation
alertly, watchfully
Examples
The cat watched the bird alertly.
The cat watched the bird alertly.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) to do (sth.) alertly The driver reacted alertly to the sudden stop.
Similar Words
Synonyms: watchfully, vigilantly, attentively; Antonyms: carelessly, inattentively
Etymology
From the adjective 'alert' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. 'Alert' comes from Italian 'all'erta', meaning 'on the watch'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'alert' guard who is watching everything very 'alertly'. The '-ly' tells you it describes an action.