Definition, Meaning, Synonyms & Anagrams | English word ALARM
ALARM
Definitions of ALARM
- A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy.
- Any sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger; a warning sound to arouse attention; a warning of danger.
- A sudden attack; disturbance.
- Sudden surprise with fear or terror excited by apprehension of danger; in the military use, commonly, sudden apprehension of being attacked by surprise.
- A mechanical device for awaking people, or rousing their attention.
- An instance of an alarm ringing, beeping or clanging, to give a noise signal at a certain time.
- (transitive) To call to arms for defense
- (transitive) To give (someone) notice of approaching danger
- (transitive) To rouse to vigilance and action; to put on the alert.
- (transitive) To surprise with apprehension of danger; to fill with anxiety in regard to threatening evil; to excite with sudden fear.
- (transitive) To keep in excitement; to disturb.
Number of letters
5
Is palindrome
No
Search for ALARM in:
Page preparation took: 104.45 ms.