warning

Plural

warnings

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

1. 1.present participle of warn

   • Although the Celebrity was almost impervious to sarcasm, he was now beginning to exhibit visible signs of uneasiness,[…]. It was with a palpable relief that he heard the first warning notes of the figure.

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.Something spoken or written that is intended to warn.

   • The boss gave him a warning that he would be fired if he did not desist from his behaviour.
   • Risk is everywhere. From tabloid headlines insisting that coffee causes cancer (yesterday, of course, it cured it) to stern government warnings about alcohol and driving, the world is teeming with goblins.

2. 2.An instance of warning someone.

   • Without much warning, a deep voice addressed the crowd, calling for a reverent silence as the Texans who died at the Alamo battle were named.

Intj

Interjection

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A word or short phrase used to express a sudden emotion or reaction.

1. 1.Used to warn of danger in signs and notices.

Overall

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By learning goal

Everyday conversation

Rare

General reading & writing

Uncommon

Academic

Rare

Literature

Rare

Word family

• war
• warn