Alarm

/Ι™Λˆlɑːm/

The meaning and definition of Alarm, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A mechanical device for awaking people, or rousing their attention.
    β€œThe clock radio is a friendlier version of the cold alarm by the bedside.”
  2. An instance of an alarm ringing, beeping or clanging, to give a noise signal at a certain time.
    β€œYou should set the alarm on your watch to go off at seven o'clock.”
verb
  1. To give (someone) notice of approaching danger
  2. To rouse to vigilance and action; to put on the alert.

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Origin

From Middle English alarme.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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