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Definition alarm in American English

alarm noun

noun
/əˈlɑrm/
Example

Every new house comes complete with smoke alarms.

Example

The burglars left empty-handed after triggering the alarm.

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Example

Did you hear my alarm go off this morning?

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fear or worry that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen

Example

There was a note of alarm in her voice.

Example

She will have to stay in the hospital tonight but there is no cause for alarm.

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Definition alarm in American English