alarm

noun B1

Meaning

An alarm is a loud sound that warns you about something important, like waking you up or alerting you to danger.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "alarm" with "alert," but "alarm" usually refers to a loud sound.

Example Sentences

Did the alarm go off this morning ?
The alarm did not go off this morning .
The alarm woke me up early this morning .

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