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warn·ing
 warning
- 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.
- synonyms:
- admonition, alert, caution, monition, notice
- similar words:
- alarm, caveat, indication, omen, portent, premonition, sign, signal, tocsin
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| definition 2: |
a signal or notice of an impending situation, esp. a dangerous one.
- synonyms:
- alert, notice, signal, tocsin
- similar words:
- admonition, alarm, caution, caveat, counsel, indication, monition, omen, portent, premonition, sign, symptom, token
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| definition 3: |
something or someone that serves as a deterrent.
Let this smashed car be a warning to all reckless drivers.- synonyms:
- deterrent, example
- similar words:
- admonition, caution, caveat, monition, portent, sign, signal
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| related words: |
advisory, beacon, lesson, notice, prophecy, threat, word |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
acting as a warning or admonition.
a warning bell- similar words:
- alerting, cautioning, ominous, signal, siren
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| related words: |
dire |
| derivation: |
warningly (adv.) |
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