Alarm: meaning, definitions and examples
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alarm
[ əˈlɑːm ]
clock
A device that makes a loud noise to wake people up or to alert them of danger.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The alarm clock woke me up at 7 a.m.
- The fire alarm went off in the building.
fear
A feeling of fear or concern about something bad happening.
Synonyms
anxiety, apprehension, dismay.
Examples of usage
- She felt a sense of alarm when she heard the news.
- The growing crime rate is causing alarm among the residents.
Translations
Translations of the word "alarm" in other languages:
🇵🇹 alarme
🇮🇳 अलार्म
🇩🇪 Alarm
🇮🇩 alarm
🇺🇦 сигнал тривоги
- тривога
- будильник
🇵🇱 alarm
🇯🇵 アラーム
🇫🇷 alarme
🇪🇸 alarma
🇹🇷 alarm
🇰🇷 알람
🇸🇦 إنذار
🇨🇿 poplach
🇸🇰 poplach
🇨🇳 警报
🇸🇮 alarm
🇮🇸 viðvörun
🇰🇿 дабыл
🇬🇪 სიგნალი
🇦🇿 siqnal
🇲🇽 alarma
Etymology
The word "alarm" originated from the Italian word "all'arme", which means "to arms". It was initially used in military contexts to warn soldiers of approaching enemies. Over time, the term evolved to include general alerts and warnings in various situations, such as fire alarms, burglar alarms, and alarm clocks.
See also: alarmed, alarming, alarmingly, alarms.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #4,636, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.
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