warning

[ wawr-ning ]
/ ˈwɔr nɪŋ /

noun

the act or utterance of one who warns or the existence, appearance, sound, etc., of a thing that warns.
something that serves to warn, give notice, or caution: We fired a warning at the intruders.
Meteorology. an announcement from the U.S. National Weather Service alerting the public that a storm or other weather-related hazard is imminent and that immediate steps should be taken to protect lives and property. Compare advisory(def 5), storm warning(def 2), watch(def 20).

adjective

serving to warn, advise, caution: a warning bell.

Origin of warning

before 900; Middle English (noun); Old English war(e)nung precaution; see warn, -ing1, -ing2

SYNONYMS FOR warning

2 caution, admonition, advice; omen, sign, portent, augury, presage.

OTHER WORDS FROM warning

warn·ing·ly, adverb

Words nearby warning

warmup, warn, warne, warner, warner robins, warning, warning coloration, warning track, warp, warp and woof, warp beam

Example sentences from the Web for warningly

British Dictionary definitions for warningly

warning
/ (ˈwɔːnɪŋ) /

noun

a hint, intimation, threat, etc, of harm or danger
advice to beware or desist
an archaic word for notice (def. 6)

adjective

(prenominal) intended or serving to warn a warning look
(of the coloration of certain distasteful or poisonous animals) having conspicuous markings, which predators recognize and learn to avoid; aposematic

Derived forms of warning

warningly, adverb