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

  • (..) Just like you, apparently. The day starts at a.m. sharp with the nurse. He needs to hours of care every morning. I'm warning you. Most people give up after a week. They come and go pretty fast. Well... I like the furniture, the music, it's cool and all... (..)
    2011 The Intouchables