Warning

/ˈwɔːnɪŋ/ noun

A warning is a statement or sign that tells you about possible danger or trouble so you can avoid it.

“Warning” comes from Old English “warnian,” meaning “to take heed, guard against.” The -ing ending turns the action of warning into a thing or message.

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