noun
warning
A notice of danger or a possible problem.
The weather service issues a warning about dangerous winds tonight.
Etymology
The cautioning verb takes the activity or result ending. A warning is the notice that alerts someone to a danger or problem.
More examples
- The bottle carries a warning to keep it away from children.
- We leave the beach after hearing the lifeguard's warning.
- The computer displays warnings when storage space runs low.
Forms
warning · warnings
warn verb — To alert someone to danger or possible problems.