warning

Meaning

A statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.

a statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation

a statement or event that tells you of a possible danger or problem

Example Sentences

Warnings about rising temperatures demand urgent action.

The weather service issued a severe storm warning.

The warning sign was clearly visible on the road.

Synonyms

alert, notification, caution, notice, alarm, heads-up

Entry 1

alert, notification

Entry 2

alert, caution, notice, alarm

Entry 3

alert, caution, notice, heads-up

Antonyms

assurance, certainty, guarantee, safety, security, ignorance, oblivion, indifference

Entry 1

assurance, certainty

Entry 2

assurance, guarantee, safety, security

Entry 3

ignorance, oblivion, indifference

Collocations

warning sign, early warning, final warning, health warning, warning label, warning light, warning message

Entry 2

warning sign, early warning, final warning, health warning

Entry 3

warning sign, warning label, warning light, warning message