alarm in English: A loud sound or machine that warns people of danger, or the feeling of sudden fear. (noun)

Translation

A loud sound or machine that warns people of danger, or the feeling of sudden fear.

Word origin

From the Italian call all'arme, meaning to arms, shouted when danger came.

Gender

Pluralalarms

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An "alarm" is a loud warning sound.

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Here "alarm" is short for alarm clock, the machine that wakes you.

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Here "alarm" means a feeling of sudden fear.

clock

A thing on a wall or table that shows you the time.

danger

The chance that something bad or harmful may happen.

warn

To tell someone about a danger or problem before it happens.

loud

Making a lot of noise; easy to hear.

fire

The hot, bright flames that burn when something is on fire and give heat and light.

siren

A machine that makes a long loud sound to warn people, used on police cars and fire engines.

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