English Meaning & Definitions
A statement or event that alerts someone to a danger, problem, or negative consequence.
- “The weather service issued a severe storm warning for the entire coast.”
- “He ignored the doctor's warnings about his high cholesterol and continued to eat poorly.”
Serving as a notice of impending danger or serving to advise someone.
- “She gave him a warning look across the dinner table.”
- “The hikers heard a warning growl from the bushes.”
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Compare formal, informal, literary synonyms and register nuances for “warning”.
Derived from the Old English verb 'warnian' (meaning to take notice, be cautious, or give notice), coming from the Proto-Germanic '*warnōną', sharing a root with the Old English 'wearn' (refusal) and modern German 'warnen' (to warn).
Think of a 'war' that is coming, and someone is 'ring'ing a bell to tell you to prepare—a 'warning'.
Frequently Asked Questions About “warning”
1. What is the meaning of “warning” in English?
In English, warning (noun) is defined as: “A statement or event that alerts someone to a danger, problem, or negative consequence.”.
2. How do you use “warning” in a sentence?
“The weather service issued a severe storm warning for the entire coast.”
3. What are English synonyms of “warning”?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of “warning”?
Derived from the Old English verb 'warnian' (meaning to take notice, be cautious, or give notice), coming from the Proto-Germanic '*warnōną', sharing a root with the Old English 'wearn' (refusal) and modern German 'warnen' (to warn).
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