Warning (Noun)
Meaning 1
A message informing of danger; "a warning that still more bombs could explode".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The fire alarm served as a warning to evacuate the building immediately.
- Children were given a warning by their parents not to play near the construction site.
- A severe thunderstorm warning had been issued for the entire eastern coast.
- The mysterious letter contained a vague warning that led the police to increase security measures.
- Before the experiment began, the scientists issued a warning about the potential risks involved.
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Meaning 2
Notification of something, usually in advance; "they gave little warning of their arrival"; "she had only had four days' warning before leaving Berlin".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
Cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness); "a letter of admonition about the dangers of immorality"; "the warning was to beware of surprises"; "his final word of advice was not to play with matches".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.