nounπShareA summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy."The sudden air raid sirens were the alarms that sent everyone rushing to the bomb shelters. "militaryactionwarsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger; a warning sound to arouse attention; a warning of danger."The smoke detectors went off, and the loud alarms warned everyone to leave the building immediately. "soundtechnologydevicecommunicationsignalelectronicssignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sudden attack; disturbance."The unexpected alarms of a fire drill startled the students. "militarywaractiondisastersoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSudden surprise with fear or terror excited by apprehension of danger; in the military use, commonly, sudden apprehension of being attacked by surprise."The loud alarms caused by the fire drill startled the students, who quickly evacuated the building. "sensationemotionmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mechanical device for awaking people, or rousing their attention."The clock radio is a friendlier version of the cold alarm by the bedside."devicetechnologysoundmachineelectronicssignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn instance of an alarm ringing, beeping or clanging, to give a noise signal at a certain time."The loud alarms from the car next door woke up the whole neighborhood. "sounddevicesignaltimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo call to arms for defense"The school principal alarmed the students to defend themselves against the intruder. "militaryactionwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give (someone) notice of approaching danger"The loud barking from the dog alarms us whenever someone approaches the house. "signalcommunicationsoundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rouse to vigilance and action; to put on the alert."The fire drill alarms the students to evacuate the building quickly. "actionsignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo surprise with apprehension of danger; to fill with anxiety in regard to threatening evil; to excite with sudden fear."The sudden loud noise alarms the baby. "sensationmindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo keep in excitement; to disturb."The sudden loud noise alarms the baby. "sensationmindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
