alarum

Meanings

• noun

  A loud, alarming sound.

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Variants

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alarm , alarms , alarum , alarums , alarmed , alarming , alarmingly , alarumed , alaruming

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Etymology

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From Old French alarum, from alar, to sound an alarm.

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Trivia

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1. An 'alarum' was used in ancient Rome to signal the start of gladiatorial contests.

2. The word 'alarum' has been used figuratively to describe a state of agitation or excitement.

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Related Concepts

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1. Alarm: A state of anxiety or apprehension caused by the presence or imminence of danger.

2. Siren: A warning device emitting a loud, continuous sound.

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Culture

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In literature, 'alarum' is often used to denote a warning signal or an alarm. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar', a 'senator' sets off an 'alarum' when he discovers Caesar's assassination.

How to Memorize "alarum"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a loud, piercing sound, like a siren or a fire alarm.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'alarum' with the sound of a siren or a fire alarm.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'A' for 'Alarum' and 'L' for 'Loud' and 'R' for 'Raucous'.

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