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alarm

 

[ əˈlɑːm ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

clock

A device that makes a loud noise to wake people up or to alert them of danger.

Synonyms

alert, signal, warning

Examples of usage

  • The alarm clock woke me up at 7 a.m.
  • The fire alarm went off in the building.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

alert

To cause someone to feel fear or concern.

Synonyms

frighten, startle, worry

Examples of usage

  • The sudden noise alarmed the neighbors.
  • The strange behavior of the dog alarmed the owner.

Translations

Translations of the word "alarm" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alarme

🇮🇳 अलार्म

🇩🇪 Alarm

🇮🇩 alarm

🇺🇦 сигнал тривоги

🇵🇱 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.