Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alarm
noun, verb
/əˈlɑːrm/
Definition
A warning sound or signal that alerts someone to a potential danger or a specific event.
Examples
- The fire alarm rang loudly, prompting everyone to evacuate the building.
- She felt a sense of alarm when she realized she had lost her wallet.
- The alarm will go off if it detects any movement in the room.
Meaning
The term ‘alarm’ can refer to both the physical device that emits a sound to alert people and the emotional response of worry or fear about a situation.
Synonyms
- alert
- warning
- signal
- notification
- scare
