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Definition alarm in British English
alarm
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/əˈlɑː(r)m/
1
fear or worry that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen
2
a piece of electrical equipment that warns you of danger, especially by making a loud noise
Example
The burglars left empty-handed after triggering the alarm.
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3
an alarm clock
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