warning

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   notification of something, usually in advance

   they gave little warning of their arrival

2. 2
   noun

   a message informing of danger

   a warning that still more bombs could explode

3. 3
   verb

   present participle of warn

   Although the Celebrity was almost impervious to sarcasm, he was now beginning to exhibit visible signs of uneasiness,[…]. It was with a palpable relief that he heard the first warning notes of the figure.

4. 4
   noun

   An instance of warning someone.

   “[…] Churchill, my dear fellow, we have such greedy sharks, and wolves in lamb's clothing. Oh, dear, there's so much to tell you, so many warnings to give you, but all that must be postponed for the moment.”

5. 5
   noun

   Something spoken or written that is intended to warn.

   The boss gave him a warning that he would be fired if he did not desist from his behaviour.

6. 6
   adj

   serving to warn

7. 7
   noun

   cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)

8. 8
   intj

   Used to warn of danger in signs and notices.