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Definition of warning

warning

/ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/
warn · ing
Adverb:warningly
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Plural:warnings
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Adjective:warning
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• noun

1

A statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger, problem, or unpleasant situation.

Example

"The meteorology department issued a severe weather warning for the coastal areas."

2

Advance notice of something that will happen, typically allowing time for preparation.

Example

"They closed the highway without any warning, causing massive traffic jams."

3

A formal disciplinary notice or advice given to someone regarding their conduct or performance.

Example

"The employee received a written warning for repeatedly arriving late to work."

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• Rhymes for warning

• Nearby Words

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warner
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warningly
warp
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'wearnung', representing the action of the verb 'warnian' (to warn, take heed), formed by combining the root 'warn' with the nominalizing suffix '-ing'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Warning. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/warning
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