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WARNING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com Synonyms warning American [ wawr -ning] / ˈwɔr nɪŋ / noun the act or utterance of one who warns or the existence, appearance, sound, etc., of a thing that warns. something that serves to warn, give notice, or caution. We fired a warning at the intruders. Synonyms: presage , augury , portent , sign , omen , advice , admonition , caution Meteorology. an announcement from the U.S. National Weather Service alerting the public that a storm or other weather-related hazard is imminent and that immediate steps should be taken to protect lives and property. adjective serving to warn, advise, caution. a warning bell. warning British / ˈwɔːnɪŋ / noun a hint, intimation, threat, etc, of harm or danger advice to beware or desist an archaic word for notice "Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 adjective (prenominal) intended or serving to warn a warning look (of the coloration of certain distasteful or poisonous animals) having conspicuous markings, which predators recognize and learn to avoid; aposematic "Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Other Word Forms warningly adverb Etymology Origin of warning First recorded before 900; Middle English (noun); Old English war(e)nung “precaution”; see warn , -ing 1 , -ing 2 Explanation A warning is a caution against something dangerous. When there's a shark warning at the beach, the lifeguards will order everyone out of the water. When you receive a warning, you get an official advance notice of some impending problem. A crow might caw loudly as a warning when it sees a cat, and a traffic cop might give a first-time speeder a warning instead of an expensive ticket. You can also use warning as an adjective: "The warning light came on in her car as it started to overheat." Keep Reading on Vocabulary.com Vocabulary lists containing warning "Encounter" Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide! "Volcano!" Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use! Messenger Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time! Example Sentences Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com. In dissent, she quoted Marshall’s warning that if all the voting districts in the South have white majorities, Black citizens will be left with a “right to cast meaningless ballots.” From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026 But their bargain-bin price is more of a warning about its uncertain prospects than an opportunity for investors. From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026 Iranian state television said earlier Monday that the country's navy had fired cruise missiles, rockets and combat drones near US destroyers moving through the strait in what it described as a "warning shot." From Barron's • May 4, 2026 Charlotte shared a post on Facebook, warning other parents about the trend. From BBC • May 4, 2026 Perhaps by examining the ground around Mount St. Helens, the scientists would be able to predict a big eruption and give everyone a warning. From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone Related Words admonition advice alarm alert caution example guidance hint indication information lesson notification prediction recommendation sign signal suggestion threat word Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023 Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.