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warn·ing
 warning
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- pronunciation:
- wor
nIng
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Builder
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the words, sound, or act of a person or thing that warns.
We didn't hear the teacher's warning to be quiet.- synonyms:
- alert, caution, notice
- similar words:
- alarm, indication, omen, sign, signal
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definition 2: |
a signal or notice of a possibly dangerous situation.
Smoke coming from the volcano was a warning that it might soon erupt.
- synonyms:
- alert, notice, signal
- similar words:
- alarm, caution, counsel, indication, omen, sign, symptom, token
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related words: |
notice, prophecy, threat, word |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
acting as a warning.
We heard a warning siren before the storm hit.- similar words:
- alerting, cautioning, ominous, signal
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derivation: |
warningly (adv.) |
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