alarm
Translation
alarm, warning, fear
Examples
The fire alarm started ringing.
The fire alarm started ringing.
I set my alarm for 6 AM.
I set my alarm for 6 AM.
She looked at him in alarm.
She looked at him in alarm.
Grammar Patterns
((an alarm)) goes off/rings An alarm sounds The fire alarm went off unexpectedly.
set ((an alarm)) to set an alarm I need to set an alarm for tomorrow morning.
in alarm in a state of fear or anxiety She jumped back in alarm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: warning, siren; Antonyms: security, calm
Etymology
From Old French 'a l'arme' meaning 'to the arms!', a call to take up weapons.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'alarm clock' that calls your 'arms' and legs to get out of bed.