alarm

/əˈlɑːm/ noun

Definition

WARNING [C] › a loud noise that warns you of danger: a fire alarm to set off an alarm

CLOCK [C] (also alarm clock) › a clock that makes a noise to wake you

WORRY [U] › a sudden feeling of fear or worry that something bad might happen: There's no need for alarm - it is completely safe.

→ See also burglar alarm → See also false alarm

(Definition of alarm noun from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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