warning
/ˈwɔːnɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
- To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:
- To caution or admonish (someone) against unwise or unacceptable behaviour.
- (chiefly with "off", "away", and similar words) To advise or order to go or stay away.
- To give warning.
- The action of the verb warn; an instance of warning someone.
- Something spoken or written that is intended to warn.
- Used to warn of danger in signs and notices.
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