Pronunciation
/ˈɑːlərm/
Definitions
Noun
- A device or system that produces a sound or signal to alert or warn of danger, trouble, or an imminent event.
- An instance or feeling of fear or anxiety, often sudden or intense.
- A state of being on high alert or readiness.
Verb
- To set off (an alarm system) to notify of a potential problem.
- To cause (someone) to feel alarmed or worried.
Phrases
- “Set off an alarm” or “trigger an alarm”
- “Ring the alarm”
- “Alarm bells went off in my head” (figurative)
- “Put someone on high alert”
Example Sentences
- Noun: “The burglar tripped the security alarm before escaping.”
- Verb: “I had to alarm the authorities about the suspicious activity.”
- Phrases: “The alarm went off in the middle of the night.”
- “She felt a growing alarm as she realized the situation was worse than she thought.”