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How to pronounce alarm
Say it like this: /əˈlɑɹm/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does alarm mean?
nounA summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy.
“Arming to answer in a night alarm.”
Any sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger; a warning sound to arouse attention; a warning of danger.
“Sound an alarm in my holy mountain.”
A device intended to warn or give notice of approaching danger.
“The fire alarm is located high on the wall to prevent tampering.”
verbTo call to arms for defense.
To give (someone) notice of approaching danger or necessary action; to rouse to vigilance; to put on the alert.
“Her illness started to alarm the doctors, who ordered more tests.”
To produce a warning of approaching danger or necessary action; to emit a signal intended to rouse a recipient to vigilance or put them on the alert.
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