The alarm
Example: The alarm warns users of potential danger
Definition
"The alarm" refers to a device or system designed to alert or warn individuals about potential danger, emergencies, or important events, often through sound or signal, ensuring prompt attention and response.
Etymology
The term "the alarm" originates from the Old French word 'alarme,' which itself comes from the Italian phrase 'all'arme,' meaning 'to the arms' or 'to arms.' This expression was historically used to call soldiers to battle, evolving into the modern sense of a warning or alert system.
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"The alarm" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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