Synonyms for

Warning

Verb / ˈwɔ:rnɪŋ / Another word for warning — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A statement or action that alerts someone to danger or something negative.

Synonyms & similar words

monish discourage cautionary monitory admonitory exemplary monition wordofadvice admonish admonition warn caution admonition notice alert advice signal tip-off forewarning precaution announcement word hint indication heads-up foretoken foreshadowing omen portent prognostication prediction

Synonyms by register

Formal

admonition caution premonition forewarning

Informal

heads-up tip-off nudge alert

Literary

omen portent presage

Antonyms

assurance calm encouragement reassurance security confidence

Common collocations

  • warning sign
  • warning light
  • warning label
  • warning shot
  • warning bell
  • warning message
  • warning system

Word family

noun warning
verb warn
adjective warning
adverb warningly

Usage note

While 'warning' can be used as an adjective (e.g., 'warning sign'), it is more commonly used as a noun. The verb form is 'warn'.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher gave a warning to the students to be quiet during the test.
  2. The smoke alarm is a warning that there may be a fire.
  3. The police issued a warning to the public about a dangerous criminal on the loose.
  4. Her upset stomach was a warning sign that she had eaten something bad.
  5. The weatherman gave a warning about the approaching storm.

Quotes

  • The wise man in the storm prays to God not for safety from danger but for deliverance from fear.
  • If you see a snake, just kill it - don't appoint a committee on snakes.
  • The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.

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