warning
/ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/
noun
- A statement or event that tells someone about possible danger or trouble.
- His cough was a warning that he was getting sick.
- The weather service issued a warning about the approaching hurricane.
- She ignored the warning signs and walked onto the thin ice.
- A cautionary message or signal, often official, advising against a certain action.
- The company received a warning from the health inspector about unsafe conditions.
- The red light on the dashboard is a warning that the engine is overheating.
- The teacher gave the student a warning for talking during the test.
adjective
- Intended to warn or alert someone of danger or a problem.
- The warning label on the medicine says not to take it with alcohol.
- A warning bell rang just before the factory doors closed.
- The warning signs along the cliff edge are hard to miss.