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warning
[ wawr-ning ]
noun
- the act or utterance of one who warns or the existence, appearance, sound, etc., of a thing that warns.
- something that serves to warn, give notice, or caution:
We fired a warning at the intruders.
Synonyms: , , , , , , ,
- 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. Compare advisory ( def 5 ), storm warning ( def 2 ), watch ( def 20 ).
adjective
- serving to warn, advise, caution:
a warning bell.
warning
/ ˈ·Éɔ˲Ôɪŋ /
noun
- a hint, intimation, threat, etc, of harm or danger
- advice to beware or desist
- an archaic word for notice
adjective
- prenominal intended or serving to warn
a warning look
- (of the coloration of certain distasteful or poisonous animals) having conspicuous markings, which predators recognize and learn to avoid; aposematic
Derived Forms
- ˈ·É²¹°ù²Ô¾±²Ô²µ±ô²â, adverb
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ·É²¹°ù²Ôi²Ô²µÂ·±ô²â adverb
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Example Sentences
So the real warning sign here is not about the value of your pension but about the health of the economy in which we live and work.
The FBI issued a formal warning to sports leagues in December about organized theft groups targeting professional athletes.
"It's a huge warning to young people, a loud and clear warning – don't get involved," says Emma Sinclair-Webb, Turkey Director for Human Rights Watch.
But on Friday, another warning from Washington to Moscow.
She said it should "serve as a warning to those hurting children" and urged anyone who believes a child to be in danger to contact the police.
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