alarm

1 of 2

noun

ə-ˈlärm

variants or less commonly alarum

ə-ˈlär-əm

also

-ˈler-

-ˈla-rəm

usually alarum, archaic : a call to arms

… the angry trumpet sounds alarum …

William Shakespeare

: a signal (such as a loud noise or flashing light) that warns or alerts

also : a device that signals

set the alarm to wake me at seven

: sudden sharp apprehension and fear resulting from the perception of imminent danger

: a warning notice

alarm

2 of 2

verb

variants or less commonly alarum

alarmed also alarumed; alarming also alaruming; alarms also alarums

transitive verb

: to strike with fear

: disturb, excite

: to give warning to

: to equip with an alarm

Did you know?

Today we usually think of an alarm as a loud noise that awakens us or warns us of danger. Its first use, however, was in Italy as a call to arms to soldiers. The Italian phrase all’arme! means literally “to arms” or “to your weapons.” The call was borrowed into other languages and came to be shortened to alarme in early French and Middle English. The word also came to be used as the name for the cry, then for any warning, and then to any device used to sound a warning, such as a bell or a gun. Since an alarm can cause fright or worry, such feelings also came to be known as alarm. By the 17th century, the word was used as a verb, meaning “to warn of danger” and then “to frighten.”

Example Sentences

Noun The alarm went off when he opened the door. The whole town heard the alarm. She set the alarm for six o'clock. The alarm went off at six o'clock. The rumors caused widespread alarm and concern. His parents have expressed alarm about his safety. The new developments are being viewed with alarm. She looked around in alarm when she heard the noise. The dog's barking gave the alarm and the intruders were caught. A passerby saw the intruders and raised the alarm. Verb I didn't mean to alarm you. The rapid spread of the disease has alarmed many people. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Britain’s sudden energy agony is a five-alarm warning if the climate progressives continue to have their way.

The Editorial Board, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022 The department responded to a two-alarm fire in the 13400 block of Old Hanover Road at about 7:50 p.m. and discovered the victim at about 8:21 p.m., said department spokesman Captain Len Stewart.

Sam Janesch, Baltimore Sun, 26 Aug. 2022 The two-alarm fire was reported around 4:40 p.m. at the Office Depot on Fletcher Parkway near Jackson Drive.

Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 Investigators got their first close look inside the theater on Monday, 16 days after a three-alarm blaze engulfed the structure.

oregonlive, 22 Aug. 2022 Investigators continued their probe Saturday into a six-alarm fire that tore through the Mattapoisett Boatyard Friday afternoon, leaving a man hospitalized with serious injuries.

John Hilliard, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Aug. 2022 Authorities soon upgraded the incident to a second-alarm brush fire.

Gregory Yeestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2022 For the pharmaceutical players impacted most by the bill, this is the equivalent of a five-alarm fire.

Ed Silverman, STAT, 2 Aug. 2022 Residents of the Wood Street encampment in West Oakland are fighting a pending eviction after a two-alarm fire broke out on CalTrans property at the site in mid-July.

Fifth & Mission Podcast, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 July 2022

Verb

Needham argues the discrepancy between military housing allowances and the current market should alarm officials who are already struggling to recruit the next generation.

R.j. Rico, al, 20 Aug. 2022 Needham argues that the discrepancy between military housing allowances and the current market should alarm officials who are already struggling to recruit the next generation.

R.j. Rico, Anchorage Daily News, 20 Aug. 2022 But this does not mean that the metaverse should alarm us.

Matthew Ball, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2022 The climate effects may alarm those concerned with sustainability.

Wired, 21 July 2022 The warning is not meant to alarm voters, but simply to inform them.

Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2022 Testers also like that the lock can be programmed to alarm if the door is left open for a certain period of time.

Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 10 May 2022 The Treason Act is an offense to assault the queen, or have a firearm or offensive weapon in her presence with intent to injure or alarm her or to cause a breach of peace, according to CPS.

Kyla Guilfoil, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2022 Not to alarm you, but a SpaceX Falcon 9 second-stage rocket booster is on track to crash into the moon.

Ramin Skibba, Wired, 31 Jan. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

alarm 1 of 2

noun

ə-ˈlärm

: a warning of danger

The dog's barking gave the alarm.

: a device (as a bell) that warns or signals people

a car alarm

: alarm clock

Set the alarm for six o'clock.

: the feeling of fear caused by a sudden sense of danger

She was filled with alarm on hearing the crash downstairs.

alarm

2 of 2

verb

alarmed; alarming

: to cause to feel a sense of danger : worry or frighten Their strange behavior alarmed us.

单词	alarms
释义	alarm 1 of 2 noun ə-ˈlärm variants or less commonly alarum ə-ˈlär-əm also -ˈler- -ˈla-rəm 1 usually alarum, archaic : a call to arms … the angry trumpet sounds alarum … William Shakespeare 2 : a signal (such as a loud noise or flashing light) that warns or alerts also : a device that signals set the alarm to wake me at seven 3 : sudden sharp apprehension and fear resulting from the perception of imminent danger 4 : a warning notice alarm 2 of 2 verb variants or less commonly alarum alarmed also alarumed; alarming also alaruming; alarms also alarums transitive verb 1 : to strike with fear 2 : disturb, excite 3 : to give warning to 4 : to equip with an alarm Did you know? Today we usually think of an alarm as a loud noise that awakens us or warns us of danger. Its first use, however, was in Italy as a call to arms to soldiers. The Italian phrase all’arme! means literally “to arms” or “to your weapons.” The call was borrowed into other languages and came to be shortened to alarme in early French and Middle English. The word also came to be used as the name for the cry, then for any warning, and then to any device used to sound a warning, such as a bell or a gun. Since an alarm can cause fright or worry, such feelings also came to be known as alarm. By the 17th century, the word was used as a verb, meaning “to warn of danger” and then “to frighten.” Synonyms Noun apprehension apprehensiveness dread foreboding misgiving Verb affright fright frighten horrify panic scare scarify shock spook startle terrify terrorize See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun The alarm went off when he opened the door. The whole town heard the alarm. She set the alarm for six o'clock. The alarm went off at six o'clock. The rumors caused widespread alarm and concern. His parents have expressed alarm about his safety. The new developments are being viewed with alarm. She looked around in alarm when she heard the noise. The dog's barking gave the alarm and the intruders were caught. A passerby saw the intruders and raised the alarm. Verb I didn't mean to alarm you. The rapid spread of the disease has alarmed many people. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Britain’s sudden energy agony is a five-alarm warning if the climate progressives continue to have their way. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022 The department responded to a two-alarm fire in the 13400 block of Old Hanover Road at about 7:50 p.m. and discovered the victim at about 8:21 p.m., said department spokesman Captain Len Stewart. Sam Janesch, Baltimore Sun, 26 Aug. 2022 The two-alarm fire was reported around 4:40 p.m. at the Office Depot on Fletcher Parkway near Jackson Drive. Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 Investigators got their first close look inside the theater on Monday, 16 days after a three-alarm blaze engulfed the structure. oregonlive, 22 Aug. 2022 Investigators continued their probe Saturday into a six-alarm fire that tore through the Mattapoisett Boatyard Friday afternoon, leaving a man hospitalized with serious injuries. John Hilliard, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Aug. 2022 Authorities soon upgraded the incident to a second-alarm brush fire. Gregory Yeestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2022 For the pharmaceutical players impacted most by the bill, this is the equivalent of a five-alarm fire. Ed Silverman, STAT, 2 Aug. 2022 Residents of the Wood Street encampment in West Oakland are fighting a pending eviction after a two-alarm fire broke out on CalTrans property at the site in mid-July. Fifth & Mission Podcast, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 July 2022 Verb Needham argues the discrepancy between military housing allowances and the current market should alarm officials who are already struggling to recruit the next generation. R.j. Rico, al, 20 Aug. 2022 Needham argues that the discrepancy between military housing allowances and the current market should alarm officials who are already struggling to recruit the next generation. R.j. Rico, Anchorage Daily News, 20 Aug. 2022 But this does not mean that the metaverse should alarm us. Matthew Ball, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2022 The climate effects may alarm those concerned with sustainability. Wired, 21 July 2022 The warning is not meant to alarm voters, but simply to inform them. Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2022 Testers also like that the lock can be programmed to alarm if the door is left open for a certain period of time. Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 10 May 2022 The Treason Act is an offense to assault the queen, or have a firearm or offensive weapon in her presence with intent to injure or alarm her or to cause a breach of peace, according to CPS. Kyla Guilfoil, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2022 Not to alarm you, but a SpaceX Falcon 9 second-stage rocket booster is on track to crash into the moon. Ramin Skibba, Wired, 31 Jan. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English alarme, alarom, from Middle French alarme, from Old Italian all'arme, literally, to the arms First Known Use Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing alarm alarm reaction fire alarm no cause for alarm raise/sound the alarm burglar alarm still alarm alarm clock false alarm alarm reaction fire alarm no cause for alarm raise/sound the alarm burglar alarm still alarm alarm clock false alarm See More Kids Definition alarm 1 of 2 noun ə-ˈlärm 1 : a warning of danger The dog's barking gave the alarm. 2 : a device (as a bell) that warns or signals people a car alarm 3 : alarm clock Set the alarm for six o'clock. 4 : the feeling of fear caused by a sudden sense of danger She was filled with alarm on hearing the crash downstairs. alarm 2 of 2 verb alarmed; alarming : to cause to feel a sense of danger : worry or frighten Their strange behavior alarmed us. alarms 1 of 2 noun variants also alarums plural of alarm as in warnings the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk in a daring midnight ride Paul Revere gave the alarm that British troops were approaching Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance warnings alerts predictions announcements forewarnings admonitions admonishments notifications suggestions notices prophecies heads-ups prophesies cautions premonitions declarations recommendations advice tips guidance tip-offs auguries counsel alarms 2 of 2 verb variants also alarums present tense third-person singular of alarm 1 as in scares to strike with fear I don't want to alarm you, but I think you should know there's a bear on your back porch Synonyms & Similar Words scares frightens spooks shocks panics worries frights terrifies affrights startles horrifies upsets terrorizes scarifies shakes appalls dismays jolts gives one the creeps floors makes one's flesh crawl shakes up appals makes one's flesh creep bowls over disquiets discomforts distresses amazes daunts awes dispirits unnerves astounds disconcerts distracts unstrings unsettles chills discomposes perturbs emasculates unmans disturbs psychs (out) demoralizes undoes Antonyms & Near Antonyms reassures cheers comforts consoles assures soothes solaces encourages heartens inspires steels emboldens See More 2 as in worries to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy alarmed at the skyrocketing cost of home heating fuel Synonyms & Similar Words worries concerns dismays distresses upsets discomforts disquiets annoys flurries angers exercises disturbs bothers unsettles unhinges discomposes distempers frazzles derails distracts agitates ails fusses perturbs bugs weirds out freaks (out) grates undoes exasperates irks hagrides plagues irritates riles gets rattles peeves confuses aggravates harries haunts vexes harasses chafes frets nettles piques jars confounds chivvies pesters flusters chivies disconcerts abashes bedevils discomfits shakes up discountenances embarrasses unnerves daunts dispirits galls mortifies puts off nonplusses nonpluses fazes puts out disheartens discourages demoralizes Antonyms & Near Antonyms calms quiets soothes settles allays composes alleviates tranquilizes assuages tranquillizes mollifies pacifies placates appeases conciliates propitiates See More
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alarm

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