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Warning

/ˈwɔːnɪŋ/

To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:

📖 Definitions of "Warning"

verb
  1. 1

    To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:

  2. 2

    To caution or admonish (someone) against unwise or unacceptable behaviour.

    "Don't let me catch you running in the corridor again, I warn you."

  3. 3

    (chiefly with "off", "away", and similar words) To advise or order to go or stay away.

    "A sign warns trespassers off/away from the site."

  4. 4

    To give warning.

noun
  1. 1

    The action of the verb warn; an instance of warning someone.

  2. 2

    Something spoken or written that is intended to warn.

    "The boss gave him a warning that he would be fired if he did not desist from his behaviour."

interjection
  1. 1

    Used to warn of danger in signs and notices.

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