Plural of warning; statements or signals that alert people to possible danger, problems, or undesirable consequences. Advance notices meant to prevent harm or negative outcomes.
From Old English wearnian meaning 'to give notice of danger.' Related to German warnen, the word has maintained its core meaning of alerting to potential threats across centuries.
Warnings represent humanity's attempt to share wisdom across time and space, allowing us to benefit from others' experiences without repeating their mistakes. They're essentially compressed narratives of cause and effect.
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