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Alarm Definition & Meaning

1. A device that produces a loud sound or signal to alert people of danger or an emergency.

Example: The fire alarm went off and everyone evacuated the building.

2. A feeling of fear or anxiety caused by a potential danger or threat.

Example: The news of the approaching hurricane caused alarm among the residents of the coastal town.

3. To cause someone to feel frightened or worried.

Example: The sudden change in his behavior alarmed his family and friends.

4. A warning or notification of a problem or issue that needs attention.

Example: The low battery alarm on my phone reminded me to charge it.

5. A signal or indication that something is wrong or not working properly.

Example: The car's alarm system alerted the owner that someone was trying to break into it.

Examples of the word alarm used in sentences.

  • She was alarmed to hear about the sudden changes in the company's policy.
  • The loud noise of the fire alarm made everyone evacuate the building.
  • The alarm clock woke me up early in the morning.
  • The car alarm went off when someone tried to break into it.
  • I set the alarm on my phone to remind me about my appointment.
  • The security alarm at the museum went off when someone tried to steal a valuable artifact.
  • The alarm clock on my phone didn't go off this morning, so I overslept.
  • The fire alarm in my apartment is so loud that it always startles me.
  • I set my alarm for 6am so I can wake up early and go to the gym.
  • The car alarm outside my window kept going off all night long.
  • My car has a loud alarm system that goes off whenever someone gets too close.
  • The sound of the alarm clock jolted me awake this morning.
  • I set an alarm on my phone to remind me to take my medicine.
  • The fire alarm went off in the building, and we had to evacuate immediately.
  • The news of the impending storm set off alarm bells for many residents in our area.
  • The sound of the alarm woke me up from my deep sleep.
  • It's essential to have a functioning alarm system to ensure the safety of your home.
  • When I heard the loud alarm ringing, I immediately knew we had to evacuate the building.
  • If you don't reset the alarm, you will be late for work tomorrow.
  • His careless mistake caused the alarm to go off, disrupting everyone's work.
  • After years of using an alarm clock to get up on time, the person found that they had developed the habit of waking up automatically, even without the aid of an alarm.
  • Despite the blaring alarm, the firefighters were able to rescue the family and extinguish the flames before any further damage could be done.
  • The doctor's insistence that the patient come in for an urgent appointment set off alarm bells for the patient, who started to become concerned about their health.
  • The pandemic has set off alarm bells for many business owners, who are struggling to keep their doors open amidst the economic downturn.
  • As soon as the alarm went off, the security guards sprang into action, ready to catch any intruders who might be attempting to break in.
  • When the researchers first detected the signal from deep space, it set off an alarm throughout the scientific community.
  • As the wildfire raged closer to the town, the alarms blared warning residents to evacuate immediately.
  • The sudden appearance of the grizzly bear sent the hikers into a panic, setting off alarms throughout the campsite.
  • The sound of the alarm clock was like a jarring slap in the face, but it was the only way to get her up in time for work.
  • Despite the constant alarms and flashing lights, the hackers managed to breach the company's security systems and steal valuable data.
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