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The campers felt alarmed when they heard a loud crash.
What does Alarmed mean?
Alarmed means suddenly worried or frightened because something may be wrong.
Dictionary definition
Suddenly worried or frightened because something may be wrong.
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What does alarmed mean?
Alarmed means suddenly worried or frightened because something may be wrong.
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Which word is closest in meaning to alarmed?
Startled is a synonym for alarmed because it has a similar meaning.
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Which sentence best shows the meaning of alarmed?
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WordAlarmed.
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MeaningAlarmed means suddenly worried or frightened because something may be wrong.
ExampleExample: The campers felt alarmed when they heard a loud crash.
Word breakdown
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- uh · larmd
- Strongest beat
- larmd
- Ending
- larmd
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on larmd.
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Synonyms
Words like Alarmed
startledUse when someone is suddenly surprised or worried.
Antonyms
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untroubledUse when someone is not worried.
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Word family
Alarmed word family
Base word
alarm
adjective
alarming
Causing worry or fear.
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Look for clues that show sudden worry or possible danger.
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Alarmed usually happens quickly; it is stronger than simply noticing something.
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