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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
/ ˈɔːɪŋ /
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
- ˈɲԾԲ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- ɲiԲ· adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
The blaze came after the National Hazards Partnership issued an amber wildfire warning this weekend, highlighting the likelihood of fires that could be difficult to control.
Campaigner Esther Ghey has told the BBC she is "frustrated" at the government's approach to online safety, warning that "young people are losing their lives".
Visitors arriving by train were treated to this witty meditation on the scourge of Britain's seaside towns, equal parts warning and celebration.
It comes as the National Hazards Partnership issued an amber wildfire warning this weekend, highlighting the likelihood of fires that could be difficult to control.
The video, originally shared by the New York Times, shows the vehicles pulling up on the road when, without warning, shooting begins just before dawn.
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