noun
warning
WAW-nihng
noun
1
A statement, sign, or signal alerting someone to a danger, problem, or possible consequence.
"The lifeguard issued a warning about strong currents."
"He ignored the warning and touched the hot pan anyway."
intj
1
Used on its own, especially on signs, to alert someone to danger.
"WARNING: Wet Floor."
How to Use Warning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething said or shown to alert people to a risk before it happens.
Common pairings
issue a warning
without warning
final warning
Word Forms
warnings plural, Warnings plural
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The lifeguard issued a _____ about strong currents.