Definitions

1. noun

a device that makes a loud noise to alert people of a danger or to wake them up

“She set her alarm for 6 am so she wouldn’t be late for work.”

2. verb

to warn or alert someone of a danger or problem

“The doctor had to alarm the patients about the outbreak of the disease.”

3. verb

to make a loud noise to attract attention

“The fire alarm went off and everyone in the building had to evacuate.”

4. noun

a feeling of anxiety or fear about a potential danger or problem

“The news of the earthquake caused alarm in the community.”