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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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be alert/watchful to

0We should be 01b00alert 02b00to the possible dangers caused by radiation.02br
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02br 02br 00A difference in meaning would be, when you're watchful for something, it may not exist. 02br 02br 00When you're alert to a danger, there's no question that the danger exists. 02br 02br 00"Watchful" doesn't necessarily imply precautions.

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  • 02br 02br 00A difference in meaning would be, when you're watchful for something, it may not exist.
  • 02br 02br 00When you're alert to a danger, there's no question that the danger exists.
  • 02br 02br 00"Watchful" doesn't necessarily imply precautions.
  • "02br 02br 00Edit.
  • On re-reading, I realize I didn't take your expression "01u 00possible02u 00 dangers" literally enough.
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0Yes, with the caveat, alert 01u00to02u00; watchful 01u00for02u00.02br
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00A difference in meaning would be, when you're watchful for something, it may not exist. You're watching to see if it might show up.02br
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00When you're alert to a danger, there's no question that the danger exists. You are then al
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1i00alert to02i00 is better, but 01i00watchful 01b00for02b02i00 may also be used.02br
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