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Alarm

🇬🇧 UK /["/əˈlɑːm/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əˈlɑːrm/"]/

Meaning of Alarm

a loud noise or a signal that warns people of danger or of a problem

In simple words: A loud noise to wake you up or warn you.

Alarm in a sentence

• I set my alarm for 6 AM to wake up early for my workout.
• The alarm went off in the middle of the night, waking everyone up.
• His sudden scream was an alarm that something was wrong.
• The fire alarm has been tested to ensure it works properly.
• She felt a sense of alarm when she realized her wallet was missing.

How to use Alarm

Use 'alarm' when referring to a sound that alerts someone. It's commonly used for morning wake-ups or emergency situations. Avoid using 'alarm' in very casual contexts unless it refers to a clock.

Grammar pattern

alarm + object

Memory hint

Think of 'a-larm' — imagine a loud alarm clock waking you up suddenly.

Related words

Collocations with Alarm

• false
• give
• raise
• sound
• call
• fire
• smoke
• burglar
• set
• activate
• set off
• go off
• ring
• sound
• bell
• clock
• system
• considerable
• great
• growing
• cause
• create
• provoke
• in alarm
• to somebody’s alarm
• with alarm
• cause for alarm

Synonyms for Alarm

• sirens
• bell
• alert
• warning
• signal

Opposites of Alarm

• calm
• peace

Common mistakes with Alarm

• Using 'alarmed' incorrectly as a noun instead of the sound.
• Confusing 'alarm' with 'alert' in emergency contexts.
• 'Alarm' can be thought of as both a sound and a noun, varying its usage.

Frequently asked questions about Alarm

What does Alarm mean?

A loud noise to wake you up or warn you.

What is the definition of Alarm?

a loud noise or a signal that warns people of danger or of a problem

How do you use Alarm in a sentence?

I set my alarm for 6 AM to wake up early for my workout.

Can you give another example of Alarm?

The alarm went off in the middle of the night, waking everyone up.

What are synonyms for Alarm?

Common alternatives include sirens, bell, alert, warning, signal.

What is the opposite of Alarm?

Opposite meanings include calm, peace.

What words go with Alarm?

It commonly pairs with false, give, raise, sound, call, fire, smoke, burglar, set, activate, set off, go off, ring, sound, bell, clock, system, considerable, great, growing, cause, create, provoke, in alarm, to somebody’s alarm, with alarm, cause for alarm.

What are common mistakes when using Alarm?

Using 'alarmed' incorrectly as a noun instead of the sound. Confusing 'alarm' with 'alert' in emergency contexts. 'Alarm' can be thought of as both a sound and a noun, varying its usage.

How do you pronounce Alarm?

US: /["/əˈlɑːrm/"]/, UK: /["/əˈlɑːm/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Alarm?

Use 'alarm' when referring to a sound that alerts someone. It's commonly used for morning wake-ups or emergency situations. Avoid using 'alarm' in very casual contexts unless it refers to a clock.

What CEFR level is Alarm?

"Alarm" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.