tenty

adjective

ˈten-tē How to pronounce tenty (audio)
variants also tentie
Definition of tentynext
Scottish
as in alert
paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity I warn ye now, ye best be tenty

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenty
  1. alert
  2. awake
  3. vigilant
  4. watchful
  5. aware
  6. careful
Adjective
  • Ukraine’s neighbors are on alert Russia’s relentless onslaught has spooked other European countries, especially those bordering Ukraine, which fear spreading attacks from Moscow.
    — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • As the two countries become increasingly intertwined, investors need to be more alert to disruptions in Japan's bond and equity markets, which could quickly ripple across global markets.
    — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of alert
Adjective
  • The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parents place little ones on their tummy each day while awake and work up to 30 minutes of tummy time a day by seven weeks old.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • For passengers awake early enough, that means watching steep mountains rise on both sides of the ship, passing waterfalls and small farms and seeing settlements gradually appear along the shoreline.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of awake
Adjective
  • That their apparent change in relationship status could have gone unnoticed—in this TikTok-addled clime—is a testament to their vigilant approach to privacy.
    — Michelle Ruiz, Vanity Fair, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Health officials are warning the public to stay vigilant after a flesh-eating bacteria infection killed at least seven people across two states in recent weeks.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of vigilant
Adjective
  • Haunted Mansion props on the parade floats will include the conservatory casket, cryptic gravestones, gargoyle candleholders, watchful busts, haunted armor and stretching room portraits.
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The footage offers a peek into Kio’s surroundings, including zebra and giraffe neighbors who tower over the cub, and smaller animals who keep a watchful eye on the growing big cat.
    — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of watchful
Adjective
  • That secret plan, of which only a few top officials were aware, meant that the president wasn't actually on board Air Force One with the press and senior White House officials.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Once approved, residents within the Firewise Community area may be eligible for insurance discounts and certainly become more aware of how to prepare for a wildfire.
    — Chuck Page, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of aware
Adjective
  • Without careful planning to reduce the constellations’ brightness, the team found that, in the most extreme case, the satellites could outnumber visible stars by a factor of 100.
    — Arielle Frommer, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Maneuvering in tight spaces requires careful judgment of each individual case — and not just about which body part is least likely to cause offense when brought into close proximity to a fellow diner.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of careful
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