Synonyms for warning
ˈwɔr nɪŋwarn·ing

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1. warning

   From its original sense of sample or specimen (Latin exemplum) example derives the seemingly contradictory meanings, on the one hand of a pattern or model, and on the other hand of a warning — a sample or specimen of what is to be followed, or of what is to be shunned. An example, however, may be more than a sample or specimen of any class; it may be the very archetype or prototype to which the whole class must conform, as when Christ is spoken of as being an example or leaving an example for his disciples. Example comes nearer to the possible freedom of the model than to the necessary exactness of the pattern; often we can not, in a given case, exactly imitate the best example, but only adapt its teachings to altered circumstances. In its application to a person or thing, exemplar can scarcely be distinguished from example; but example is most frequently used for an act, or course of action, for which exemplar is not used; as, one sets a good (or a bad) example. An exemplification is an illustrative working out in action of a principle or law, without any reference to its being copied or repeated; an example guides, an exemplification illustrates or explains. Ensample is the same as example, but is practically obsolete outside of Scriptural or theological language. Compare MODEL; SAMPLE.

   Synonyms:
   archetype, ensample, example, exemplar, exemplification, ideal, model, pattern, precedent, prototype, sample, specimen, standard, type

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1. warning

   Synonyms:
   caution, premonition, notice, admonition

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1. warningnoun

   a message informing of danger

   "a warning that still more bombs could explode"

   Synonyms:
   word of advice, monition, admonition

   Antonyms:
   persuasive

2. admonition, monition, warning, word of advicenoun

   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"

   Synonyms:
   admonition, monition, word of advice, process of monition, admonishment

   Antonyms:
   persuasive

3. warningadjective

   notification of something, usually in advance

   "they gave little warning of their arrival"; "she had only had four days' warning before leaving Berlin"

   Synonyms:
   word of advice, monition, admonition

   Antonyms:
   persuasive

4. admonitory, cautionary, exemplary, monitory, warning(a)adjective

   serving to warn

   "shook a monitory finger at him"; "an exemplary jail sentence"

   Antonyms:
   persuasive

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1. • Informing

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1. warningnoun

   Synonyms:
   caution (against danger)

2. warningnoun

   Synonyms:
   admonition, advice, monition

3. warningnoun

   Synonyms:
   notice, notification

4. warningnoun

   Synonyms:
   omen, presage, portent, prognostic, augury, sign

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1. warningadjective

   Synonyms:
   cautioning, monitory, mentorial, monitorial, ominous, admonitory, admonishing

2. warningnoun

   Synonyms:
   premonition, forewarning, caution, admonition, monition, portent, omen, beacon

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1. List of paraphrases for "warning":

   alert, warnings, alarm, disclaimer, caveat, early-warning, ultimatum, alerting, caution, warns, notice, warn, admonition, alerts, cautioning, reminder, cautionary, aviso, avertissement, warned, reprimand, detection, vigilant

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How to use warning in a sentence?

1. Neil Mawston:

   Nokia is going back to the future! The recent profit warning, dividend cut and 5G lag have rattled the company, huawei and Ericsson have arguably inched ahead on R&D, and Nokia is feeling the business pressure. Nokia is turning to the old.

2. Banda Aceh:

   People were saved by chance, by the tsunami not happening, and not by the warning system.

3. The NHC:

   Squalls with gusts to tropical-storm-force are likely north of the warning area along portions of the northeastern coast of Mexico and the lower Texas coast.

4. President Ronald Reagan:

   We've got to teach history based not on what's in fashion but what's important. If we forget what we did, we won't know who we are. I'm warning of an eradication of the American memory that could result, ultimately, in an erosion of the American spirit.

5. Bruce Friend:

   As parents, we have to constantly be vigilant, if you notice any warning signs, where they are spending more time online or on their phone, especially at night, there are calls coming in that seem to be out of the ordinary, go look at the history, see what's going on.