warning

Pluralwarnings

1. 1
   nouncountable

   Something said, written, or shown that tells people about a possible danger or problem, often before it happens.

   Like a red flag on a beach that tells swimmers the water is not safe.

   The note on the door was a warning about the broken step.

   The bottle has a warning that says to keep it away from kids.

   UsageSay a warning about something. Without warning means with no sign before.

2. 2
   verb

   The -ing form of warn. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.

   The lifeguard was warning swimmers to stay close to the shore.

   My mom keeps warning me not to be late for school.

   UsageSay warning someone about something, or warning someone not to do something.

   Note
3. 3
   nouncountable

   A formal message from someone in charge, like a boss or referee, that you will be punished if you do wrong again.

   The police officer let him go with a warning this time.

   After being late three times, she got a written warning from her boss.

   UsagePeople get a warning, or are let off with a warning.

   Similarcaution, reprimand

4. 4
   interjection

   Used on signs to tell people about danger.

   Warning: the floor is wet and slippery.

   Warning! Do not stand near the edge of the platform.

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