warning

Definition

  • noun: something (such as an action or a statement) that tells someone about possible danger or trouble
  • noun: the act of warning
  • adjective: serving as an alarm, signal, summons, or admonition
  • synonyms: cautioning, admonishing, admonition

Examples

  • Falling prices may be a 'warning sign' of a recession. [=may indicate that a recession is coming]

  • There were storm 'warnings' [=warnings that a storm was approaching] issued for the area.

  • I'm giving you 'fair warning' that you had better not discuss politics at dinner tonight.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Because we were having such fun playing with you. Oh, honey. We spent time together. And that's what matters. So is this like a ticket thing or a warning thing? It feels like a warning, right? SARAH: Yeah, we are warned. We are properly warned. (THUNDER RUMBLING) SARAH: Oh, buddy. (..)
    2016 Storks