warning
1warn·ing
noun \ˈwȯr-niŋ\Definition of WARNING
1
: the act of warning : the state of being warned <he had warning of his illness>
2
: something that warns or serves to warn; especially : a notice or bulletin that alerts the public to an imminent hazard (as a tornado, thunderstorm, or flood)
Examples of WARNING
- She gave me a warning about the difficulties of the job.
- She issued a stern warning against making changes too quickly.
- Let that be a warning to you.
- We had no warning of the dangers that were ahead of us.
- Without any warning she turned around and ran.
- The storm struck without warning.
- I was stopped for speeding, but the policeman just gave me a warning.
First Known Use of WARNING
before 12th century
Related to WARNING
- Synonyms
- admonishment, admonition, alarm (also alarum), alert, caution, forewarning, heads-up, notice
2warning
adjectiveDefinition of WARNING
: serving as an alarm, signal, summons, or admonition <a warning bell> <a warning shot>
— warn·ing·ly \ˈwȯr-niŋ-lē\ adverb
Examples of WARNING
- <usually gave her trademark warning look when the children were getting out of hand>
First Known Use of WARNING
1511
Related to WARNING
- Synonyms
- admonishing, admonitory, cautioning, exemplary, monitory, premonitory, cautionary
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