ALL meanings of warning
warn·ing
W w - noun warning the act or utterance of one who warns or the existence, appearance, sound, etc., of a thing that warns. 1
- noun warning something that serves to warn, give notice, or caution: We fired a warning at the intruders. 1
- noun warning 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). 1
- adjective warning serving to warn, advise, caution: a warning bell. 1
- verb with object warning to give notice, advice, or intimation to (a person, group, etc.) of danger, impending evil, possible harm, or anything else unfavorable: They warned him of a plot against him. She was warned that her life was in danger. 1
- verb with object warning to urge or advise to be careful; caution: to warn a careless driver. 1
- verb with object warning to admonish or exhort, as to action or conduct: She warned her employees to be on time. 1
- verb with object warning to notify, advise, or inform: to warn a person of an intended visit. 1
- verb with object warning to give notice to (a person, group, etc.) to go, keep at a distance, etc. (often followed by away, off, etc.): A sign warns trespassers off the grounds. A marker warned boats away from the dock. 1
- verb with object warning to give authoritative or formal notice to (someone); order; summon: to warn a person to appear in court. 1
- verb without object warning to give a warning; caution: to warn of further disasters. 1
- noun warning A statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation. 1
- noun warning signal of alarm, etc. 1
- noun warning notice, alert 1
- noun warning caution 1
- noun warning The action of the verb warn; an instance of warning someone. 0
- noun warning Something spoken or written that is intended to warn. 0
- verb warning present participle of warn. 0
- interjection warning Used to warn of danger in signs and notices. 0
- countable noun warning A warning is something which is said or written to tell people of a possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant thing that might happen. 0
- variable noun warning A warning is an advance notice of something that will happen, often something unpleasant or dangerous. 0
- adjective warning Warning actions or signs give a warning. 0
- noun warning a hint, intimation, threat, etc, of harm or danger 0
- noun warning advice to beware or desist 0
- adjective warning intended or serving to warn 0
- adjective warning (of the coloration of certain distasteful or poisonous animals) having conspicuous markings, which predators recognize and learn to avoid; aposematic 0
- noun warning the act of one that warns, or the state of being warned 0
- noun warning something that serves to warn 0
- adjective warning that warns; serving to warn 0