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The correct spelling is alarm.
How to pronounce alarm
/əˈlɑːm/
nounIPA: /əˈlɑːm/
Say it like: Ala-rm
The correct spelling is alarm. A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy. For example: "The clock radio is a friendlier version of the cold alarm by the bedside."
Usage Examples
“The clock radio is a friendlier version of the cold alarm by the bedside.”
“You should set the alarm on your watch to go off at seven o'clock.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy.
- 2.Any sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger; a warning sound to arouse attention; a warning of danger.
- 3.A sudden attack; disturbance.
- 4.Sudden surprise with fear or terror excited by apprehension of danger; in the military use, commonly, sudden apprehension of being attacked by surprise.
- 5.A mechanical device for awaking people, or rousing their attention.
verb
- 1.To call to arms for defense
- 2.To give (someone) notice of approaching danger
- 3.To rouse to vigilance and action; to put on the alert.
- 4.To surprise with apprehension of danger; to fill with anxiety in regard to threatening evil; to excite with sudden fear.
- 5.To keep in excitement; to disturb.
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