alarmed
|a-larmed|
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/əˈlɑːrmd/
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/əˈlɑːmd/
(alarm)
fear or concern
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alarm' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'alarme', where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'larme' meant 'arms'.
Historical Evolution
'alarme' transformed into the Middle English word 'alarmen', and eventually became the modern English word 'alarm'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to call to arms', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to alert or frighten'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'alarm'.
The news alarmed the public.
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Adjective 1
feeling a sense of fear or concern.
She was alarmed by the sudden noise.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35