warning
Americannoun
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the act or utterance of one who warns or the existence, appearance, sound, etc., of a thing that warns.
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something that serves to warn, give notice, or caution.
We fired a warning at the intruders.
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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.
adjective
noun
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a hint, intimation, threat, etc, of harm or danger
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advice to beware or desist
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an archaic word for notice
adjective
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(prenominal) intended or serving to warn
a warning look
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(of the coloration of certain distasteful or poisonous animals) having conspicuous markings, which predators recognize and learn to avoid; aposematic
Other Word Forms
- warningly adverb
Etymology
Origin of warning
First recorded before 900; Middle English (noun); Old English war(e)nung “precaution”; warn, -ing 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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The suit alleged that Sam and his co-pilot had made critical errors that contributed to the crash, including failing to react to a traffic warning and failing to see and avoid the helicopter.
They have all issued public warnings against damaging or defacing banknotes when making these bouquets of cash.
From BBC
Zillow enforces its policy through a graduated warning system: Agents who publicly market a listing without sharing it on the Multiple Listing Service within one business day receive a notification for each violation.
Still, bankers are warning of the possibility of challenges ahead.
The African Union has rejected those plans, warning that such a move would threaten any prospect of unity.
From BBC
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