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WORN-ing/ˈwɔːnɪŋ/

A warning tells you about danger or a problem: a storm warning, a warning sign, give someone a warning. Warn is the verb; warning is the noun. Notice can be a written message; alarm is often louder or sudden. Ignore a warning at your own risk. Do not write warming (getting hotter) for warning.

Meaning

Something that tells you about a possible danger or problem.

Examples

• “There was a storm warning on the radio.”
• “The phone sent a flood warning for the river.”
• “She gave him a warning about the late bus.”

Good to know

a storm / flood warning. Verb: warn. Mix-up: warming (heat). Related: warning sign.

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