Warning Definition & Meaning
warning
- adjective
- serving to warn; "shook a monitory finger at him"; "an exemplary jail sentence"
- noun
- a message informing of danger; "a warning that still more bombs could explode"
- cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness); "a letter of admonition about the dangers of immorality"; "the warning was to beware of surprises"; "his final word of advice was not to play with matches"
- notification of something, usually in advance; "they gave little warning of their arrival"; "she had only had four days' warning before leaving Berlin"
"Warning" in song lyrics
See how warning is used in real songs:
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"I'm like a dog in heat, a freak without warning"
2 Live Crew — Me So Horny -
"I'm a freak in heat, a dog without warning"
2 Live Crew — Me So Horny -
"He's a Prez in heat, a freak without warning"
2 Live Crew — Bill So Horny
Words that rhyme with warning
Usage tips for "warning"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "warning" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for warning to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does warning mean?
- serving to warn; "shook a monitory finger at him"; "an exemplary jail sentence" a message informing of danger; "a warning that still more bombs could explode" cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness); "a letter of admonition about the dangers of immorality"; "the warning was to beware of surprises"; "his final word of advice was not to play with matches" notification of something, usually in advance
- What part of speech is warning?
- Warning is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does warning have?
- Warning has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).