B2
alarm vs alert
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| alarmnoun/əˈlɑːrm/ | Meaning A device or sound that warns you of danger or wakes you up. | Goes with — | Example The fire alarm rang, so everyone left the building quickly. |
| alertverb/əˈlɜːrt/ | Meaning to warn someone about a danger or problem, or tell them about something important | Goes with alert someone to | Example Doctors are trying to alert people to the dangers of vaping. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The system will immediately the manager if a door opens.