CEFR A2

alarm clock

noun

Meaning

A clock that makes a noise at a set time to wake someone up.

Examples

My alarm clock rang at 6 AM.
I need to buy a new alarm clock because this one is broken.

Synonyms: wake-up call, buzzer

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alarm clock (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: əˈlɑːm klɒk

Definition

A clock that makes a noise at a set time to wake someone up.

Examples

My alarm clock rang at 6 AM.
I need to buy a new alarm clock because this one is broken.

Synonyms of alarm clock

Words with a similar meaning to alarm clock:

wake-up call
buzzer

Antonyms of alarm clock

Words with the opposite meaning to alarm clock:

sleep
night

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