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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As Scotland prepares to welcome in 2026, some residents will be getting ready to batten down the hatches, with a yellow snow and ice warning in force for much of the country.
From BBC
Don’t Futurism, Mr. Foster writes, “exists to dispense warnings, highlight issues, and point out consequences, which often makes it an unwelcome guest in communities built on optimism, positivity, and forward momentum.”
Further snow and ice warnings are likely to be issued by the Met Office in the coming days, which you can keep up to date with here.
From BBC
About 1,000 borrowers will receive notices warning of these consequences on the week of Jan. 7, and the agency will continue to increase the number of notices sent on a month-to-month basis, officials said.
From MarketWatch
If you’re on the sidelines, note that Monday’s decline is either a warning or an invitation, depending on your conviction.
From MarketWatch
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