warning

🇺🇸 /ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈwɔːnɪŋ/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B1
noun
B1

A message about possible danger or problems ahead

The weather warning told people to stay indoors during the storm.

R

A message that someone will be punished if they don't change their behavior

The teacher gave him a warning about talking in class.

adjective
R

Showing that something bad might happen

The warning light on the dashboard means there's a problem with the car.

translation

n. A message about possible danger or problems ahead; A message that someone will be punished if they don't change their behavior
adj. Showing that something bad might happen

Word Forms

Plural warnings