# alarmed

Pronunciation: US say "uh-LARMD" /əˈlɑɹmd/; UK say "uh-LAHMD" /əˈlɑːmd/

## Adjective

1. Feeling worried or frightened, often suddenly, because of a sense that something is wrong or threatening.
   - Simple: Feeling worried or frightened because something might be wrong or dangerous.
   - _Investors grew alarmed as the market dropped sharply over the week._
   - _He gave an alarmed glance toward the door when the lights flickered._
2. Equipped with an alarm that goes off to warn of intrusion, fire, or another emergency.
   - Simple: Fitted with a device that warns of danger or break-ins.
   - _The alarmed display case protects the gallery's most valuable jewelry._
   - _All emergency exits are alarmed and monitored around the clock._

## Verb

3. Simple past and past participle of alarm. — simple past and past participle of alarm
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of alarm. Use this form for something that already happened.
   - _The report alarmed local officials, who called an emergency session._
   - _Residents were alarmed by the rising floodwaters near their homes._

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