Warning - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈwɔːrnɪŋ|  American pronunciation of the word warning
Brit.  |ˈwɔːnɪŋ|  British pronunciation of the word warning
- this word is used as a present participle form of the verb 'to be' to warn

noun

- a message informing of danger
a warning that still more bombs could explode
- cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness) (syn: admonition, monition)
the warning was to beware of surprises
- notification of something, usually in advance
they gave little warning of their arrival
she had only had four days' warning before leaving Berlin

adjective

- serving to warn (syn: admonitory, cautionary, exemplary, monitory)

Extra examples

She gave me a warning about the difficulties of the job.

She issued a stern warning against making changes too quickly.

Let that be a warning to you.

We had no warning of the dangers that were ahead of us.

Without any warning she turned around and ran.

The storm struck without warning.

I was stopped for speeding, but the policeman just gave me a warning.

...usually gave her trademark warning look when the children were getting out of hand...

They issued a warning that the escaped criminals were dangerous.

She raised her hand with a warning gesture.

This experience should serve others as a warning against complacency.

Without warning, the soldiers started firing into the crowd.

The government have issued a warning that the fish may not be fit to eat.

Before he could give a warning, he slammed on the brakes.

The danger was there for all to see, but we failed to heed the warning.

Word forms

noun
singular: warning
plural: warnings
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