Definition of Warning
Warning
warn·ing
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
an event or statement that points out a potential or impending risk, problem, or other undesirable situation;
e.g. There was a warning on the hiking trail telling people to watch out for bears.
(noun)
a communication offering someone advance notice, advice, or caution, or an experience or incident that serves as an example urging caution;
e.g. She only had a few hours warning before her guests arrived. He offered them a warning to drink plenty of water when working in the heat.
(verb)
alerting someone in advance of some potential or impending risk, problem, or undesirable situation;
e.g. I have been warning them of the danger for many weeks.
(verb)
giving someone advice or forcefully telling them to be cautious about something, especially their behavior or actions;
e.g. She tried warning them against buying that product.
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