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alarm vs alert

alert vs alarm

alarm and alert both are nouns.

alarm is not an adjective while alert is an adjective.

alarm and alert both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
alarm Yes No Yes No
alert Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, alarm and alert are synonyms defined as:
  • alarm and alert: an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
Other synonyms of alarm include alarum, warning signal.
As verbs, alarm and alert are synonyms defined as:
  • alarm and alert: warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness
alarm (noun) alert (noun)
a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event a warning serves to make you more alert to danger
a clock that wakes a sleeper at some preset time an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
alarm (adjective) alert (adjective)
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
mentally perceptive and responsive
quick and energetic
alarm (verb) alert (verb)
warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness
fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
Difference between alarm and alert

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