alarm

/əˈlɑrm/ noun

Definition

B1 a loud noise that tells you there is danger: a fire alarm

B1 a clock that makes a noise to wake you: The alarm went off at 5:30.

› [no plural] a sudden feeling of fear that something bad might happen: There’s no need for alarm – we’re completely safe.

(Definition of alarm noun from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

real or true

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