alarm

warning

1. Countable

   A warning of danger, typically a loud noise or flashing light.

   • Should any issues arise, activate the alarm by pulling the emergency cord.

   • The initial two bomb alerts were false alarms; however, the third was genuine.

   • An alarm was immediately triggered after the sound of gunshots.

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device

1. B1Countable

   A device that emits a loud sound to signal danger.

   • burglar alarm, car alarm, fire alarm, smoke alarm

   • The building is equipped with a state-of-the-art alarm system.

   • They installed a new alarm to enhance security.

2. B1Countable

   An electronic device, such as a watch or computer, with an alarm feature can be programmed to produce a sound at a specified time.

   • I set an alarm on my phone to make sure I don't miss the meeting.

   • She uses the alarm on her watch as a reminder to take her medication.

time

1. A2Countable

   An alarm clock.

   • I set my alarm clock for seven o'clock every morning.

   • He turned off the alarm clock and went back to sleep.

emotion

1. C2Uncountable

   A sudden feeling of worry and fear, particularly about the possibility of something dangerous or unpleasant occurring.

   • I chose not to inform her of his lateness, as I wished to avoid causing her any alarm.

   • The villagers expressed considerable alarm upon hearing about the proposed new road.

   • His sudden decline in health caused alarm among his family members.

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1. C1Transitive

   To cause someone to feel worried or frightened.

   • I didn't want to alarm him, so I didn't mention her illness.

   • The findings in the report alarmed the scientists.

   • She did not want to alarm him by revealing the bad news.

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