Alarm Definition
alarm
noun
- fear resulting from the awareness of danger
- a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event
- an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
- a clock that wakes a sleeper at some preset time
verb
- fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised; "I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview"; "The news of the executions horrified us"
- warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness; "The empty house alarmed him"; "We alerted the new neighbors to the high rate of burglaries"
"Alarm" in song lyrics
See how alarm is used in real songs:
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"Set it off like an alarm"
9th Prince — Be Careful What You Wish 4 -
"Jumped out my bed tried to break my alarm"
A+ f/ Prodigy — Gusto -
"See, bloody salt water sounds the h'ors d'oeuvres alarm,"
Aesop Rock f/ El-P, Camu Tao — Rickety Rackety
Words that rhyme with alarm
Usage tips for "alarm"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "alarm" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for alarm to find words that pair well.