WARNING

/ˈwɔːnɪŋ/
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Definition

/ˈwɔːnɪŋ/
verb
  1. To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:
  2. 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. (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. To give warning.
noun
  1. The action of the verb warn; an instance of warning someone.
  2. 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.”
interjection
  1. Used to warn of danger in signs and notices.

Source: Wiktionary

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