Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Alarm.
How to pronounce alarm:
US
Alarm - as a noun
A device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alarm systemwarning deviceHypernyms (Closely Related)
device12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alarum8alert5warning signalHypernyms (Closely Related)
sign5signal7signaling11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Alarm - as a verb
Fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
Example: "I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appal9appall10dismay12horrify16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affright18fright13frighten15scare7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The alarm clock woke me up early in the morning."
"She set the alarm to remind herself about the appointment."
"The fire alarm went off and everyone evacuated the building."
"I forgot to turn off the burglar alarm before opening the door."
"The loud alarm startled the students during the fire drill."
Word Game Points
Is ALARM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, alarm is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ALARM has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is ALARM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, alarm is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordALARM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is ALARM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, alarm is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordALARM has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
