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The fire alarm rang loudly.
What does Alarm mean?
Alarm means a warning signal or a feeling of worry.
Dictionary definition
A warning sound or signal; or to make someone worried or afraid.
Example sentences
Alarm in a sentence
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The strange noise began to alarm the campers.
hard
Weather alerts are designed to alarm people only when there is real danger.
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Practice 1
What is an alarm?
An alarm is a warning signal, and alarm can also mean to make someone worried.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to alarm?
Warning is close in meaning to alarm in this dictionary entry.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of alarm?
Calm contrasts with alarm in this dictionary entry.
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Alarm
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uh · larm · strongest beat: larm
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WordAlarm.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningAlarm means a warning signal or a feeling of worry.
ExampleExample: The fire alarm rang loudly.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- uh · larm
- Strongest beat
- larm
- Ending
- larm
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on larm.
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Word family
Alarm word family
Base word
alarm
adjective
alarmed
Worried or frightened by a warning or danger.
adjective
alarming
Causing worry or fear.
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Hint for students
Alarm means a warning signal or a feeling of worry.
Common mix-up
Alarm is not the same as calm. Alarm means alarm means a warning signal or a feeling of worry.
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Read this model sentence: The strange noise began to alarm the campers. Clue words: strange, noise, began. Underline clue words that show why alarm fits instead of calm. Now write one new sentence that shows alarm without using the word alarm. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show alarm?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The strange noise began to alarm the campers." Why does alarm fit better than calm?
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