Warning

Quick meaning: Warning is a verb meaning present participle of warn.

Meaning

present participle of warn.

More Meanings

1. An instance of warning someone.
2. Something spoken or written that is intended to warn.
3. Used to warn of danger in signs and notices.

Example Sentences

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

Without much warning, a deep voice addressed the crowd, calling for a reverent silence as the Texans who died at the Alamo battle were named.

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.

Risk is everywhere. From tabloid headlines insisting that coffee causes cancer (yesterday, of course, it cured it) to stern government warnings about alcohol and driving, the world is teeming with goblins.

Word Forms

• warnings

Synonyms for warning

Depending on context, synonyms include caution, admonition, exemplary, admonitory, monitory, cautionary.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cautionary, exemplary, dissuasive, monitory, admonition, admonitory.

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