: serving as an alarm, signal, summons, or admonition
a warning bell
a warning shot
Synonyms
Examples of warning in a Sentence
Noun
She gave me a warning about the difficulties of the job.
She issued a stern warning against making changes too quickly.
Let that be a warning to you.
We had no warning of the dangers that were ahead of us.
Without any warning she turned around and ran.
The storm struck without warning.
I was stopped for speeding, but the policeman just gave me a warning.
Adjective
usually gave her trademark warning look when the children were getting out of hand
Recent Examples on the Web
Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
The warning was released on Wednesday at 3:05 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:48 a.m.
Interstate 635
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
—Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2024
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Noun
But the most dangerous type is clear-air turbulence, which often occurs with no visible warning in the sky ahead.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
The warning was released on Wednesday at 3:05 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:48 a.m.
Interstate 635
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
—Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2024
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“Warning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warning. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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