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| a·larm [ ə lrm ] |
noun (plural a·larms) |
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1. warning device: a device for giving a warning of danger
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2. security device: a security device fitted to property, especially a house or car, to make a warning sound if a break-in or theft is attempted
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3. sound of warning or security device: the sound made by a warning or security device
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4.
Same as alarm clock
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5. fear: fear caused by perception of imminent danger
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6. call to arms: a summons to prepare to fight
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archaic
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7. fencing challenge made by stamping: a warning or challenge to a fencer made by stamping the leading foot
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transitive verb (past and past participle a·larmed, present participle a·larm·ing, 3rd person present singular a·larms) |
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1. frighten somebody: to make somebody frightened or apprehensive
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2. fit something with security device: to fit property, especially a building or vehicle, with a security device that sounds a warning if a break-in or theft is attempted
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3. warn somebody: to give somebody warning of danger
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| [Early 16th century. < archaic alarm adverb, via French< Italian all' arme "to arms!"] |
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  a·larmed adjective |
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