Warnung — meaning in English

English meaning

• caution noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
• caveat noun A warning or condition attached to a statement, agreement, or piece of advice.
• warning noun A statement, sign, or signal alerting someone to a danger, problem, or possible consequence.

Senses

Warnung is used for these senses in English:

• caution Prudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.
• caveat A warning.
• wake-up call (figuratively) An alert, reminder, or call to action caused by a dramatic event.
• warning Used to warn of danger in signs and notices.

caution — full definition

1. noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
2. noun A formal warning given by police instead of pursuing prosecution for a minor offense (chiefly UK).
3. verb To warn someone about a risk or potential consequence.

caveat — full definition

1. noun A warning or condition attached to a statement, agreement, or piece of advice.
2. verb To attach a warning or qualification to something you say.

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