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

  • (..) Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,-Not like this.\N-Perhaps you should see the nurse. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,l think it's a warning.\Nlt means danger's coming. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,-Of course!\N-What is it? (..)
    2001 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
  • (..) Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,lt should be a lovely day at the zoo.\Nl'm really looking forward to it. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,l'm warning you now, boy. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Any funny business, any at all... Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Move! (..)
    2001 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone