warning

noun/ˈwɔrnɪŋ/

Frequency rank: #1,796 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

Something that tells you about a possible danger or problem.

Illustration for the English word “warning”

Example sentence

The sign displayed a loud warning to alert drivers of the upcoming hazard.

Synonyms & related words

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