Warning

/ˈwɔːnɪŋ/

Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:14 pts7 letters
Definition of Warning

verb

  1. To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:
  2. To caution or admonish (someone) against unwise or unacceptable behaviour.

    "Don't let me catch you running in the corridor again, I warn you."

  3. (chiefly with "off", "away", and similar words) To advise or order to go or stay away.

    "A sign warns trespassers off/away from the site."

  4. To give warning.

noun

  1. The action of the verb warn; an instance of warning someone.
  2. Something spoken or written that is intended to warn.

    "The boss gave him a warning that he would be fired if he did not desist from his behaviour."

interjection

  1. Used to warn of danger in signs and notices.
Anagrams of Warning

No exact anagrams found for "warning". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "warning" and rearranging:

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Warning"

Warning is a 7-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Warning" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "warning" is a medium-scoring word.