Warning

/ˈwɔːnɪŋ/ verb noun interjection

To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:

What it means

  1. (verb) To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:
  2. (verb) To caution or admonish (someone) against unwise or unacceptable behaviour. “Don't let me catch you running in the corridor again, I warn you.”
  3. (verb) (chiefly with "off", "away", and similar words) To advise or order to go or stay away. “A sign warns trespassers off/away from the site.”
  4. (verb) To give warning.
  5. (noun) The action of the verb warn; an instance of warning someone.
  6. (noun) Something spoken or written that is intended to warn. “The boss gave him a warning that he would be fired if he did not desist from his behaviour.”
  7. (interjection) Used to warn of danger in signs and notices.

Letter analysis

  • Warning contains 7 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 11.

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Common questions

What does Warning mean?

To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:

How many letters are in Warning?

Warning has 7 letters.

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