warning

noun
UK: /ˈwɔː.nɪŋ/
US: /ˈwɔːr.nɪŋ/

  1. A statement or sign that tells you about a possible danger or problem.

    1. The sign is a warning about the dog. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor's warning about smoking scared him into quitting immediately. [ ] [ ]

  2. An advice or reminder about possible danger.

    1. I gave him a warning about the traffic. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company ignored the early warning signs of a potential economic downturn. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

alert caution notice advice
warning adjective

  1. Serving to caution or alert.

    1. This is a warning sign, so be careful. [ ] [ ]
    2. The official issued a warning statement about the impending storm. [ ] [ ]
warning verb

  1. To inform someone of a possible danger or problem.

    1. I want to warning you about him. [ ] [ ]
    2. They were warning people about the dangers of swimming in that river. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "warning" in English means: A statement or sign that tells you about a possible danger or problem., An advice or reminder about possible danger..

The phonetic transcription of "warning" is /ˈwɔː.nɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈwɔːr.nɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "warning": alert, caution, notice, advice.

Example usage of "warning": "The sign is a warning about the dog.". More examples on the page.