alarm
alarm
a warning signal or feeling of worry
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alarm synonyms
What's the difference between alarm / warning / alarm bell / panic / distress
the direct base meaning: a warning signal or feeling of danger
The alarm went off at midnight.
more general than alarm; a notice that something bad may happen
He ignored the warning.
a physical bell that rings to warn people, often in emergencies
The alarm bell rang during the fire drill.
strong sudden fear and loss of calm, not just a warning signal
There was panic when the lights went out.
serious suffering or danger; more severe and formal than alarm
The ship sent a distress call.
a worried feeling inside, usually about the future rather than an emergency signal
She felt anxiety before the exam.
a signal asking for urgent help in danger
The pilot sent a distress signal.
an official notice or signal to be ready for danger
The city was on alert after the storm.
a loud warning sound, or the device that makes it
The siren woke everyone up.
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How to pronounce alarm and what this word means
alarm means alarm. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce alarm
/əˈlɑːm/
alarm translation
alarm
alarm transcription
/əˈlɑːm/, /əˈlɑrm/
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alarm meaning: what does it mean?
a warning signal or feeling of worry
alarm pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
alarm is pronounced as /əˈlɑːm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
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