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

Fire alarm alerts security guard
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The farm alarm warns of harm!
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Origin
이탈리아어 'all'arme'(무기를 들라!)에서 유래. 적의 공격을 알리며 무기를 준비하라고 외치던 군사 용어가 일반적인 경보의 의미로 확장되었습니다.
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“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.”
“The smoke alarm saved the family from a dangerous fire.”
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