word
Alarm
Uh-LAHRM
/ʌˈlɑːrm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
alarm
Dictionary meaning
A device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event.
Examples
- The empty house alarmed me.
- I don't mean to alarm you, but your car is on fire.
Synonyms: warning device, alarm system
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