Definition of Warning
Warning
War·ning


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A notice or announcement to alert someone of potential danger or risk.

e.g. The warning label on the medicine bottle cautioned against overdose.

(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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