warning

B1 Topic:Safety & Risk

Also spelled warnin’s

US /ˈwoɹnɪŋ/ UK /ˈwɔːnɪŋ/
noun verb adj intj Freq #1945

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    Something said or written that tells you about a possible danger or problem.

    The sign was a clear warning that the road ahead was dangerous.

  2. 2
    noun

    Notice that something is going to happen, usually given in advance.

    They left without any warning.

  3. 3
    verb

    Present participle of warn: telling someone about a danger or problem.

    She kept warning the children to stay away from the water.

  4. 4
    adj

    Serving to warn of danger or trouble.

    A warning light flashed on the dashboard.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
2 noun · notice that something is... monition
4 adj · serving to warn of danger... admonitory
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Word family
Forms warninglywarnings
Derived forms early-warning

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