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[ ˈwɔːrnɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

safety

A statement or event that indicates a possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.

Synonyms

admonition, alert, caution, notification

Examples of usage

  • The weather warning advised people to stay indoors due to the approaching storm.
  • The warning signs on the road helped drivers slow down in time.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

A formal or informal notice that something must be done or avoided.

Synonyms

admonition, caution, notice, ultimatum

Examples of usage

  • The company received a warning from the authorities about violating environmental regulations.
  • The teacher gave the student a warning before taking further disciplinary action.
Context #3 | Verb

safety

To inform someone in advance of a possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.

Synonyms

advise, alert, caution, forewarn

Examples of usage

  • She warned her friends about the icy conditions on the road.
  • The doctor warned the patient about the side effects of the medication.

Translations

Translations of the word "warning" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aviso

🇮🇳 चेतावनी

🇩🇪 Warnung

🇮🇩 peringatan

🇺🇦 попередження

🇵🇱 ostrzeżenie

🇯🇵 警告 (けいこく)

🇫🇷 avertissement

🇪🇸 advertencia

🇹🇷 uyarı

🇰🇷 경고 (gyeong-go)

🇸🇦 تحذير

🇨🇿 varování

🇸🇰 varovanie

🇨🇳 警告 (jǐnggào)

🇸🇮 opozorilo

🇮🇸 viðvörun

🇰🇿 ескерту

🇬🇪 გაფრთხილება

🇦🇿 xəbərdarlıq

🇲🇽 advertencia

Etymology

The word 'warning' originated from the Old English word 'warnian', meaning 'to give notice of impending danger'. It has been used in English since the 12th century. Over time, 'warning' has evolved to encompass various contexts, from safety alerts to legal notifications. The concept of warning is deeply rooted in human survival instincts, emphasizing the importance of being prepared and informed about potential risks.

See also: forewarn, prewarn, warn.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,347, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.