warning

/wˈɔːnɪŋ/

/ˈwɔɹnɪŋ/

Warning

a message or sign given to someone to indicate that something dangerous, harmful, or undesirable may happen

cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)

synonyms : admonition

notification of something, usually in advance

warning

serving to warn

synonyms : admonitory

Examples

1. The health department issued a warning about the flu outbreak.

2. The earthquake triggered a tsunami warning.

3. His warning was still ringing in my ears.

4. The tenant received a warning for not following the house rules.