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warning

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/ˈwɔrnɪŋ/ · warn-ing

A statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger or problem.

Meanings

nounformal

A statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger or problem.

ایک بیان یا واقعہ جو ممکنہ یا قریب الوقوع خطرے یا مسئلے کی نشاندہی کرتا ہے۔

خبردار

khabardaar

Formal: انتباہ

Synonyms

advisorycautionnotificationخبردارتنبیہانتباہ

Antonyms

encouragementassurancesafetyحوصلہ افزائییقین دہانیحفاظت

Common Collocations

  • fire warning
  • health warning
  • weather warning

Example Sentences

The warning signs were clear on the road.

سڑک پر خبردار کرنے والے علامات واضح تھیں۔

Sadak par khabardaar karne wale alamat wazeh thin.

He ignored the warning and faced the consequences.

اس نے خبردار کرنے والی بات کو نظر انداز کیا اور نتائج کا سامنا کرنا پڑا۔

Us ne khabardaar karne wali baat ko nazar andaz kiya aur nataij ka samna karna para.

The teacher issued a warning to the students about the exam.

اساتذہ نے طلباء کو امتحان کے بارے میں خبردار کیا۔

Asatza ne talba ko imtihan ke baray mein khabardaar kiya.

Easily Confused With

alert:An alert is often more immediate and requires prompt action, whereas a warning is a broader term that may not require immediate response.

Word Family

warn
verbخبردار کرنا
warningly
adverbخبردار کرتے ہوئے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'warning' like 'warn' with an extra 'ing' indicating it's an ongoing alert.

Picture a bright yellow sign with 'Warning!' written on it to indicate caution.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خود کو بندہ سمجھ کر نہ کر بندۂ خدا کو، خدارا تو ہم ہیں بارش کی طرح کھل کر گزرنے والے۔

Khud ko banda samajh kar na kar banda-e-Khuda ko, Khadara tu hum hain barish ki tarah khul kar guzarne wale.

Do not mistreat the servant of God thinking he is just a human, For we are like rain, passing openly.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

خبردار رہو، جیساکہ بو آیا ہو۔

Khabardaar raho, jaisay boo aaya ho.

Stay alert, as if a fragrance is coming.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "wyrnan" — to cause to know or to inform

First known use: 12th century

The term 'warning' evolved from the Old English 'wyrnan', which means to inform or admonish.