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Alarm

Definition

(noun) A device that makes a sound to warn you

Examples

My alarm didn't go off this morning and I overslept!
  • The alarm on my phone went off at 6:30.

  • She set the alarm for 5 a.m. before bed.

  • Don't touch that alarm by the lab door.

  • When the store alarm started blaring, everyone froze near the front counter.

Related words

Other English words at this level include Conundrum, Zenith, Ephemeral, Mellifluous, and Quintessential. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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