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   Warn·ing

   /ˈwôrniNG/

   

   noun

   • 1. a statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation: "a red warning light" Similar exampledeterrentlessoncautionexemplarmessagemoraladmonitioncautionremonstranceinjunctionreprimandcensurecaveatinformal:dressing-downtalking-toticking offtelling-offcarpeting
   • ▪ cautionary advice: "a word of warning—don't park illegally" Similar cautionpiece of advicenotificationinformationexhortationinjunctiona (warning) shot across the bowsadvicecounselinginformal:a word to the wise
   • ▪ advance notice of something: "she had only had four days' warning before leaving Berlin" Similar noticeadvance noticea word of warningforewarningalerthintsignalsignalarm bellsinformal:a tip-off
   • ▪ an experience or sight that serves as a cautionary example to others: "his death should be a warning to everyone"

   Word Origin Old Englishwar(e)nung (see warn, -ing1).

   Scrabble Points: 11

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