B2 adjective Neutro

alarm

/əˈlɑːrmd/

Describing a state of being worried, frightened, or concerned that something dangerous or unpleasant is happening. It is typically used to characterize a person's reaction to sudden bad news or a potential threat.

Exemplos

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1

I was alarmed to see how much weight he had lost since our last meeting.

I was alarmed to see how much weight he had lost since our last meeting.

2

The government is deeply alarmed by the recent increase in inflation rates.

The government is deeply alarmed by the recent increase in inflation rates.

3

Don't look so alarmed; it’s just a harmless spider.

Don't look so alarmed; it’s just a harmless spider.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
alarm
Verb
alarm
Advérbio
alarmingly
Adjetivo
alarmed
Relacionado
alarmist
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Dica de memorização

Think of an 'alarm' clock going off unexpectedly; the feeling you have when you jump out of bed is being 'alarmed'.

Quiz rápido

The residents were ______ by the smell of smoke coming from the basement.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: alarmed

Exemplos

1

I was alarmed to see how much weight he had lost since our last meeting.

everyday

I was alarmed to see how much weight he had lost since our last meeting.

2

The government is deeply alarmed by the recent increase in inflation rates.

formal

The government is deeply alarmed by the recent increase in inflation rates.

3

Don't look so alarmed; it’s just a harmless spider.

informal

Don't look so alarmed; it’s just a harmless spider.

4

Environmental scientists are increasingly alarmed at the rate of glacial retreat.

academic

Environmental scientists are increasingly alarmed at the rate of glacial retreat.

5

Stakeholders were alarmed by the CEO's sudden decision to resign.

business

Stakeholders were alarmed by the CEO's sudden decision to resign.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
alarm
Verb
alarm
Advérbio
alarmingly
Adjetivo
alarmed
Relacionado
alarmist

Colocações comuns

deeply alarmed deeply alarmed
alarmed at alarmed at
alarmed by alarmed by
look alarmed look alarmed
increasingly alarmed increasingly alarmed

Frases Comuns

sound the alarm

sound the alarm

false alarm

false alarm

alarm bells ringing

alarm bells ringing

Frequentemente confundido com

alarm vs alarming

Alarming describes the cause (the news was alarming), while alarmed describes the person's feeling (I was alarmed by the news).

alarm vs alert

Alert means being watchful and ready to act, whereas alarmed focuses on the feeling of fear or worry.

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Notas de uso

The adjective 'alarmed' is most commonly followed by the prepositions 'at' or 'by'. It can also be followed by a 'to-infinitive' or a 'that-clause'.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use the base noun 'alarm' when they should use the participial adjective 'alarmed' to describe a person's feelings.

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Dica de memorização

Think of an 'alarm' clock going off unexpectedly; the feeling you have when you jump out of bed is being 'alarmed'.

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Origem da palavra

From the Old French phrase 'à l'arme', literally meaning 'to arms!' or 'to your weapons!'.

Padrões gramaticais

alarmed + at/by + noun alarmed + to find/see/hear alarmed + that + clause

Quiz rápido

The residents were ______ by the smell of smoke coming from the basement.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: alarmed

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