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1warning
noun warn·ing \ˈwȯr-niŋ\
: something (such as an action or a statement) that tells someone about possible danger or trouble
: a statement that tells a person that bad or wrong behavior will be punished if it happens again
Full Definition of WARNING
1
: the act of warning : the state of being warned <he had warning of his illness>
2
: something that warns or serves to warn; especially : a notice or bulletin that alerts the public to an imminent hazard (as a tornado, thunderstorm, or flood)
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First Known Use of WARNING
before 12th century
Related to WARNING
- Synonyms
- admonishment, admonition, alarm (also alarum), alert, caution, forewarning, heads-up, notice
2warning
adjective
Definition of WARNING
: serving as an alarm, signal, summons, or admonition <a warning bell> <a warning shot>
— warn·ing·ly \ˈwȯr-niŋ-lē\ adverb
First Known Use of WARNING
1511
Related to WARNING
- Synonyms
- admonishing, admonitory, cautioning, exemplary, monitory, premonitory, cautionary
WARNING Defined for Kids
warning
noun warn·ing \ˈwȯr-niŋ\
Definition of WARNING for Kids
: something that cautions of possible danger or trouble <storm warnings>
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