alarm
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Also seen as: alarms · alarming · alarmed
Sense 1
A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy.
Một cuộc triệu tập để chuẩn bị chống lại kẻ thù
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Any sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger; a warning sound to arouse attention; a warning of danger.
Một tín hiệu hoặc thông tin cảnh báo về nguy hiểm sắp xảy ra
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To call to arms for defense.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To give (someone) notice of approaching danger or necessary action; to rouse to vigilance; to put on the alert.
cảnh báo về nguy hiểm hoặc hành động cần thiết
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Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “alarm” mean?
A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy.
Is “alarm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.