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warning

[ wawr-ning ]

noun

  1. the act or utterance of one who warns or the existence, appearance, sound, etc., of a thing that warns.
  2. something that serves to warn, give notice, or caution:

    We fired a warning at the intruders.

    Synonyms: presage, augury, portent, sign, omen, advice, admonition, caution

  3. 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

  1. serving to warn, advise, caution:

    a warning bell.

warning

/ ˈwɔːnɪŋ /

noun

  1. a hint, intimation, threat, etc, of harm or danger
  2. advice to beware or desist
  3. an archaic word for notice
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. prenominal intended or serving to warn

    a warning look

  2. (of the coloration of certain distasteful or poisonous animals) having conspicuous markings, which predators recognize and learn to avoid; aposematic
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈwarningly, adverb
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Other Words From

  • warning·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of warning1

First recorded before 900; Middle English (noun); Old English war(e)nung “precaution”; warn, -ing 1, -ing 2
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Example Sentences

The parents of Letby's victims have criticised the former senior management over claims they ignored warnings from consultant paediatricians about a potential link to her and babies dying or deteriorating.

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She also questioned how their energy needs would be met, warning the UK's energy grid was not "fit for purpose" if it is to meet the ambitious aspirations set out on Monday.

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Issuing this warning “is one of the loudest ways that we can shout,” said Rose Schoenfeld, a National Weather Service meteorologist.

In May, the US-based Center for AI Safety's warning about this threat was backed by dozens of leading tech specialists.

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The Los Angeles wildfires should serve as a warning to major sports events organisers that they must adapt to climate change, experts say.

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