warning
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1.0
- noun
- /ˈwɔrnɪŋ/
- Many people heeded the warning about the approaching storm and stayed indoors.
- a warning sign
- issue a warning
- early warning
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Examples
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Many town residents did not receive early warning messages in time.
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Your father needs more than just a warning.
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Did you have any warning that that was coming?
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I should give you a little warning, right?
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Suppose I let you off with a warning this time.
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Sir, this is your last warning.
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As was the case with previous warnings, no such attack took place.
Academic text (2011) -
Fortunately, the men had taken the warning to heart, knowing it was in their best interest.
Fiction book (1990) -
The government had advance warning of these mass sackings.
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Thanks for the warning.
Synonyms
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2.8
A warning that something dangerous or important may happen
200
1.0
A written message giving information to people
148
4.1
A quick warning that something will happen
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3.3
A message that tells you about something, often sent by email or an app
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1.6
Something that shows there may be danger or a problem
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7.7
A warning or condition that explains limits and possible problems
38
4.3
An official warning that tells the public about possible danger or bad weather
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2.8
A short helpful suggestion that warns about a possible problem
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5.5
A clear sign that something bad will happen
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7.4
A warning or advice to stop someone from doing something wrong
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8.7
A sign that something important, often bad, will happen
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3.4
A firm, serious statement that tells someone to stop wrong or dangerous behavior
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5.6
A sign or notice that something bad will happen
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3.7
A sign that something dangerous may happen
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4.4
An advance notice that tells people about a possible danger
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7.0
A notice given before an event or change
A strong warning telling someone to be careful
A sign that something important will happen soon
Antonyms
Idioms
Compounds
- Specialized
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4.1
A system that detects threats early, like missiles or storms, and sends alerts so people can act
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3.4
A firm, serious statement that tells someone to stop wrong or dangerous behavior
- Formal
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4.7
A short statement police say to someone they arrest to tell them their rights before questioning
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5.4
A short announcement people hear four minutes before an event ends to tell them to prepare
- Specialized
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7.4
A message that tells leaders about a possible attack so they can prepare
- Specialized
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7.4
An alert that tells soldiers about an enemy attack happening right now
- Specialized
1
5.6
Bright colors or patterns on an animal that tell predators not to eat it
How Urgent
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word warning comes from the old verb warn, which comes from an old German word meaning 'to be careful' or 'to guard'. So a warning is a message or sign that tells you to be careful before danger or problems happen.