warning
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5There is a storm warning on the TV today.
There is a storm warning on the TV today.
The national weather service issued a formal flood warning for the city.
The national weather service issued a formal flood warning for the city.
Did you see that warning about the big rain tonight?
Did you see that warning about the big rain tonight?
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'WAR'. A warning is like a sign that a 'WAR' with the weather is about to start.
Quiz rápido
The radio gave a _____ about the heavy snow coming tonight.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: warning
Exemplos
There is a storm warning on the TV today.
everydayThere is a storm warning on the TV today.
The national weather service issued a formal flood warning for the city.
formalThe national weather service issued a formal flood warning for the city.
Did you see that warning about the big rain tonight?
informalDid you see that warning about the big rain tonight?
Meteorologists provide a warning based on atmospheric pressure data.
academicMeteorologists provide a warning based on atmospheric pressure data.
The airport delayed all flights because of the severe weather warning.
businessThe airport delayed all flights because of the severe weather warning.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
without warning
without warning
a fair warning
a fair warning
final warning
final warning
Frequentemente confundido com
Advice is a helpful suggestion, while a warning is specifically about a danger or a negative event.
Notas de uso
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'.
Erros comuns
Learners sometimes use the verb form 'warn' as a noun, saying 'a warn' instead of 'a warning'.
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'WAR'. A warning is like a sign that a 'WAR' with the weather is about to start.
Origem da palavra
From the Old English word 'warnian', which means to take heed or to guard.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
Many countries use public sirens or mobile phone notifications to send emergency weather warnings to all citizens.
Quiz rápido
The radio gave a _____ about the heavy snow coming tonight.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: warning
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forecast
A1A forecast is a description of what is likely to happen in the future based on information available now. In the context of weather, it tells you if it will be sunny, rainy, or cold in the coming days.
weather
A1Weather 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
A1Describes 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
A1A 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
A1Warm 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
A1Dry 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
A1The 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
A1Hail 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
A1Thunder 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
A1A 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.
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