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warning
[ wawr-ning ]
noun
- the act or utterance of one who warns or the existence, appearance, sound, etc., of a thing that warns.
- something that serves to warn, give notice, or caution:
We fired a warning at the intruders.
Synonyms: , , , , , , ,
- Meteorology. an announcement from the U.S. National Weather Service alerting the public that a storm or other weather-related hazard is imminent and that immediate steps should be taken to protect lives and property. Compare advisory ( def 5 ), storm warning ( def 2 ), watch ( def 20 ).
adjective
- serving to warn, advise, caution:
a warning bell.
warning
/ ˈɔːɪŋ /
noun
- a hint, intimation, threat, etc, of harm or danger
- advice to beware or desist
- an archaic word for notice
adjective
- prenominal intended or serving to warn
a warning look
- (of the coloration of certain distasteful or poisonous animals) having conspicuous markings, which predators recognize and learn to avoid; aposematic
Derived Forms
- ˈɲԾԲ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ɲiԲ· adverb
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
It was PSG in a microcosm, Rice's warning delivered in the most painful manner.
The report described this as "an act of collective self-sabotage", warning the health service was "increasingly overwhelmed with preventable diseases and accidents".
A coroner has written to the government to determine the owner of a shipwreck where a visitor drowned - so that safety warnings can be put in place.
The warning came on the same day Albanese's ruling Labor Party announced costing plans.
In July 2024, a US Senate committee published a detailed report about the prevalence of hoarding in society, warning that it was approaching pandemic levels alongside an ageing population.
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