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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Evacuation warnings were never issued for the area.
From Los Angeles Times
Mozambican authorities issued warnings Thursday about the approaching storm, saying it could cause violent winds and rough seas of 10-metre waves and urging people to leave the area of expected impact.
From Barron's
Sheffield-based PM Law closed without warning on 2 February, leaving hundreds of employees out of work and many clients stranded mid-transaction, including in the middle of house sales.
From BBC
Meanwhile, however, there is a yellow warning for snow and ice across Scotland overnight.
From BBC
The FDA initiated the removal of the warnings in November after a review.
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