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    alarm
    /əˈlɑːm/

    noun

    verb

    • 1. cause (someone) to feel frightened, disturbed, or in danger: "many people were alarmed by the decision"
    • 2. fit or protect with an alarm: "I've just spent a fortune to alarm the house"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishALARM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    ALARM definition: 1. a warning of danger, usually a loud noise or flashing light: 2. a device that makes a loud…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › alarmAlarm Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word alarm, which can be a noun or a verb. Alarm can mean a call to arms, a signal of danger, a device that warns, or a feeling of fear.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishALARM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the word alarm in British and American English. Find out how to use alarm as a noun, verb, or adjective, and see examples of alarm in sentences.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › alarmALARM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    An alarm is any sound or cry that is meant to alert someone. It can also be the device that produces the alarm, such as an alarm clock. Sounding the alarm means to activate a siren, bell, or a repeated verbal call, usually projected from a speaker of some kind.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishalarm noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    alarm. noun. /əˈlɑːm/. /əˈlɑːrm/. Idioms. [countable, usually singular] a loud noise or a signal that warns people of danger or of a problem. She decided to sound the alarm (= warn people that the situation was dangerous). I hammered on all the doors to raise the alarm.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › AlarmAlarm - definition of alarm by The Free Dictionary

    1. to fill with apprehension, anxiety, or fear. 2. to warn about danger; alert. 3. to fit or activate a burglar alarm on a house, car, etc. n. 4. fear or terror aroused by awareness of danger; fright. 5. apprehension or uneasiness: the idea of failing filled him with alarm. 6. a noise, signal, etc, warning of danger.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishALARM | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of alarm as a noun and a verb, with examples of usage and translations. Find out how to use alarm in different contexts, such as fire alarm, false alarm, and raise the alarm.

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