Meaning of warning in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈwɔrnɪŋ/

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  1. Noun

    warning

    Etymology

    Old English war(e)nung(see warn, -ing)

    Definitions

    1. a message informing of danger

    Derived terms

  2. 2. cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger)

    Derived terms

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