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Vocabulary Entry
alarm
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A warning of danger or an alert.
Example Sentences
"The alarm went off in the middle of the night."
"He set the alarm for 6:00 AM."
"An alarm sounded as the fire spread."
"She felt a sense of alarm when she heard the sirens."
V
verb
To cause someone to feel fear or concern.
Example Sentences
"The news of the storm alarmed the residents."
"Please don’t alarm the children."
"His sudden appearance alarmed me."
"The unexpected report alarmed the officials."
A
adjective
Causing a feeling of fear or concern.
Example Sentences
"The alarm sound was very disturbing."
"There was an alarming increase in crime rates."
"She received an alarming message from her doctor."
"The documentary presented alarming statistics about climate change."