B1nounsocietyhealth
US/ˈwɔːr.nɪŋ/
UK/ˈwɔː.nɪŋ/
something said or written to tell you about a possible danger or problem
In context
The storm hit without any warning, and many boats were damaged.
The label carries a warning that the medicine can cause sleepiness.
He ignored several warnings and kept driving too fast.
Words that go with warning
verb + noun
- give a warningThe police gave him a warning instead of a fine.
- ignore a warningMany people ignore warnings about the sun.
noun + preposition
- without warningThe power went out without warning.
noun + noun
- warning signChest pain can be a warning sign of heart disease.
- health warningCigarette packets carry a health warning.
adjective + noun
- early warningAn early warning system saved many lives.
- serious warningThe doctor gave a serious warning about his diet.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He gave me a warn.Correct: He gave me a warning.