A1 noun Neutral #1,306 most common

warning

/ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/

A statement or signal that tells you about a possible danger or problem in the future. In weather, it is a specific message to stay safe from bad conditions like storms or floods.

Examples

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1

There is a storm warning on the TV today.

There is a storm warning on the TV today.

2

The national weather service issued a formal flood warning for the city.

The national weather service issued a formal flood warning for the city.

3

Did you see that warning about the big rain tonight?

Did you see that warning about the big rain tonight?

Word Family

Noun
warning
Verb
warn
Adverb
warningly
Adjective
warning
Related
warner
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Memory Tip

Think of the word 'WAR'. A warning is like a sign that a 'WAR' with the weather is about to start.

Quick Quiz

The radio gave a _____ about the heavy snow coming tonight.

Correct!

The correct answer is: warning

Examples

1

There is a storm warning on the TV today.

everyday

There is a storm warning on the TV today.

2

The national weather service issued a formal flood warning for the city.

formal

The national weather service issued a formal flood warning for the city.

3

Did you see that warning about the big rain tonight?

informal

Did you see that warning about the big rain tonight?

4

Meteorologists provide a warning based on atmospheric pressure data.

academic

Meteorologists provide a warning based on atmospheric pressure data.

5

The airport delayed all flights because of the severe weather warning.

business

The airport delayed all flights because of the severe weather warning.

Word Family

Noun
warning
Verb
warn
Adverb
warningly
Adjective
warning
Related
warner

Common Collocations

weather warning weather warning
flood warning flood warning
issue a warning issue a warning
early warning early warning
storm warning storm warning

Common Phrases

without warning

without warning

a fair warning

a fair warning

final warning

final warning

Often Confused With

warning vs advice

Advice is a helpful suggestion, while a warning is specifically about a danger or a negative event.

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Usage Notes

The word is often used with verbs like 'give', 'issue', or 'receive'. In weather contexts, it is more serious than a 'watch' or an 'advisory'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use the verb form 'warn' as a noun, saying 'a warn' instead of 'a warning'.

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Memory Tip

Think of the word 'WAR'. A warning is like a sign that a 'WAR' with the weather is about to start.

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Word Origin

From the Old English word 'warnian', which means to take heed or to guard.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun: a warning, two warnings Often used with the preposition 'about' or 'of'
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Cultural Context

Many countries use public sirens or mobile phone notifications to send emergency weather warnings to all citizens.

Quick Quiz

The radio gave a _____ about the heavy snow coming tonight.

Correct!

The correct answer is: warning

More Weather words

weather

A1

Weather describes the state of the atmosphere at a specific place and time, including temperature, rain, and wind. It refers to short-term conditions rather than long-term patterns.

snowy

A1

Describes a place or time that is covered with snow or has a lot of snow falling. It is often used to talk about winter weather and the white appearance of the ground.

clear

A1

A state or period of cloudless weather where the sun or stars are clearly visible. It refers to a sky that is free from clouds, fog, or smoke.

warm

A1

Warm describes a temperature that is comfortably high, sitting between cool and hot. It is often used to describe pleasant weather, clothing that keeps heat in, or a friendly and kind personality.

dry

A1

Dry describes something that is free from moisture or liquid and not wet. In terms of weather, it refers to a climate or a day where there is little to no rain.

extreme

A1

The highest or lowest level of something, such as very hot or very cold weather. It is a point that is very far from the middle or what is usual.

hail

A1

Hail is a type of weather where small, hard balls of ice fall from the sky like rain. These ice balls are called hailstones and usually fall during a storm.

thunder

A1

Thunder is the loud, crashing sound that follows a flash of lightning during a storm. It happens because lightning heats the air very quickly, causing it to expand and create a sound wave.

mist

A1

A thin cloud of very small water droplets in the air that makes it difficult to see clearly. It is similar to fog but not as thick and often appears near the ground or water in the morning.

dew

A1

Dew is the small drops of water that form on grass, leaves, and other surfaces outdoors during the night. It occurs when the air becomes cold enough for water vapor to turn into liquid droplets.

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