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 government said it would keep enhancing its surveillance and early warning systems to alert people when new drugs emerged.
From BBC
The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for snow and ice across Scotland and northern England from 16:00 GMT Thursday to 12:00 Friday.
From BBC
As his cancer progressed, he was open with fans about his health struggles and the early warning signs.
From Los Angeles Times
A day after Harley-Davidson reported quarterly earnings that disappointed Wall Street, the famed motorcycle maker got a warning that its debt ratings may be cut to junk by spring.
From MarketWatch
But my finger hesitates over the send button when I remember Camille’s warning.
From Literature
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