# warning

Pronunciation: US say "WAWR-ning" /ˈwɔɹnɪŋ/; UK say "WAW-ning" /ˈwɔːnɪŋ/

## Noun

1. Something said, written, or shown that tells people about a possible danger or problem, often in advance.
   - Simple: Something said, written, or shown that tells people about a possible danger or problem, often before it happens.
   - _The final paragraph of the memo was a stern warning about missed deadlines._
   - _Storm warnings were posted along the coast hours before the hurricane arrived._
3. An official caution from a person in authority, such as an employer, a referee, or a police officer, that a further offense will be punished.
   - Simple: A formal message from someone in charge, like a boss or referee, that you will be punished if you do wrong again.
   - _The referee gave the defender a final warning after his second reckless challenge._
   - _Employees who break the safety rules receive written warnings, and a third offense can mean dismissal._

## Verb

2. Present participle of warn. — present participle of warn
   - Simple: The -ing form of warn. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.
   - _Forecasters spent the evening warning residents about the approaching storm._
   - _She was warning him about the traffic when his phone died._

## Interjection

4. Used on signs and notices to alert people to a danger or hazard.
   - Simple: Used on signs to tell people about danger.
   - _Warning: high voltage. Authorized personnel only._
   - _Warning: this product contains small parts and is not suitable for young children._

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