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alarmed

The correct spelling is alarmed.

How to pronounce alarmed

/əˈlɑːmd/
verb

IPA: /əˈlɑːmd/

Say it like: Ala-rme-d

The correct spelling is alarmed. To call to arms for defense For example: "This door is alarmed."

Usage Examples

This door is alarmed.

I'm extremely alarmed about the army outside my house.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To call to arms for defense
  2. 2.To give (someone) notice of approaching danger
  3. 3.To rouse to vigilance and action; to put on the alert.
  4. 4.To surprise with apprehension of danger; to fill with anxiety in regard to threatening evil; to excite with sudden fear.
  5. 5.To keep in excitement; to disturb.

adjective

  1. 1.Having an alarm fitted.
  2. 2.Worried; anxious; panicky.

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