alarms

[US]/ˈæləmz/
[UK]/ˈɑːləmz/
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Translation

n.a warning signal or device that indicates danger
v.to warn someone of danger; to frighten or startle someone; to install an alarm system on something

Phrases & Collocations

raise alarms

sound the alarm

alarm bells ringing

set off alarms

false alarms

alarm system

fire alarm

car alarm

Example Sentences

the smoke alarms went off when the fire started.

she set several alarms on her phone to remind herself about appointments.

the car's alarm system is very sensitive.

he was woken up by the sound of the fire alarms.

the burglar tripped the house alarm.

the doctor set several alarms to remind him of medication times.

false alarms can be very annoying.

the security system includes multiple alarms and cameras.

he installed a new alarm clock to wake him up on time.

the pilot heard the alarm and immediately took action.

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