alarm
Translation
warning signal, alarm clock, fear, anxiety
Examples
The fire alarm went off.
The fire alarm went off.
I set my alarm for 7 am.
I set my alarm for 7 am.
She looked at him in alarm.
She looked at him in alarm.
Grammar Patterns
((an alarm clock)) a clock that wakes you up I set my alarm for 7 am.
((a fire/burglar alarm)) a device that warns of danger The fire alarm went off.
((in alarm)) with a feeling of fear She looked at him in alarm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (device) siren, bell, signal; (feeling) fear, anxiety, panic; Antonyms: (feeling) calm, security
Etymology
From Old Italian 'all'arme', meaning 'to the arms!', which was a call to take up weapons.
Memory Tips
Imagine a soldier shouting 'All arms!', which sounds like 'alarm'. This call creates a sense of danger and urgency.