alarm — a warning of danger or a device that gives such a warning
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a warning of danger or a device that gives such a warning
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈlɑːrm/
Korean meaning: 경보, 알람
Korean pronunciation: 어-라름 (강세: 라름)
Example Sentences
- My alarm clock is so loud that even my neighbor wakes up.
- The burglar alarm went off when the cat knocked over a vase.
- Students set multiple alarms to avoid being late for the CSAT.
alarm
NOUN//əˈlɑːrm//
a warning of danger or a device that gives such a warning
💡 Concept
Fire alarm alerts security guard
🎵 Rhyme
The farm alarm warns of harm!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/əˈlɑːrm/
🇬🇧 UK/əˈlɑːm/
🌳Etymology
Rootalarm
Origin
이탈리아어 'all'arme'(무기를 들라!)에서 유래. 적의 공격을 알리며 무기를 준비하라고 외치던 군사 용어가 일반적인 경보의 의미로 확장되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
farmarmcharmharm
farm
arm
charm
harm
🔗Collocations
fire alarm
alarm clock
set an alarm
sound the alarm
false alarm
raise the alarm
in alarm
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My alarm clock is so loud that even my neighbor wakes up.”
😄 Fun example
“The burglar alarm went off when the cat knocked over a vase.”
“Students set multiple alarms to avoid being late for the CSAT.”
“The smoke alarm saved the family from a dangerous fire.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
warningalertsignalsirenbell
Antonyms
calmpeacesilence
Related
emergencydangersecuritywakenotify
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