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Alarm
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Simple meaning
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
easy
The fire alarm rang loudly.
medium
The strange noise began to alarm the campers.
hard
Weather alerts are designed to alarm people only when there is real danger.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
calmUse when there is no worry or panic.
reassureUse when someone helps another person feel less worried.
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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Practice 1
What is an alarm?
An alarm is a warning signal, and alarm can also mean to make someone worried.
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