Entry Word: alarm

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 suspicion or fear of future harm or misfortune <observed with alarm the man staggering toward the edge of the cliff> — see apprehension 1
2 the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk <in a daring midnight ride Paul Revere gave the alarm that British troops were approaching> — see warning 1
3 the emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger <filled with alarm when the flood waters reached their front steps> — see fear