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warning

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ɐdvɨɾˈtẽsjɐ/ad·ver·tên·ci·a

Definition

1

A statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation; a cautionary advice.

Usage examples

The weather service issued a storm warning for the coastal areas.
He ignored the warning signs and continued down the dangerous path.

Common combinations

issue a warningverbal warningwritten warningstern warning