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

1. She gave me a warning about the difficulties of the job.
2. She issued a stern warning against making changes too quickly.
3. Let that be a warning to you.
4. We had no warning of the dangers that were ahead of us.
5. Without any warning she turned around and ran.
6. The storm struck without warning.
7. 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

Related Words: auguring, augury, forecasting, foretelling, predicting, prediction, premonition, presaging, prognosticating, prophecy (also prophesy), prophesying; apprising, informing, notification, notifying, tip-off; advice, counsel, guidance, recommendation, suggestion, tip; announcement, declaration

Near Antonyms: all clear

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Rhymes with WARNING

morning, mourning