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Synonyms & Similar Words
alert
signal
notice
caution
indication
sign
indicator
warning
threat
omen
portent
forewarning
admonition
advice
caveat
notification
announcement
declaration
indication
intimation
hint
suggestion
implication
allusion
reference
pointer
tip
clue
intimation
foreboding
apprehension
misgiving
suspicion
apprehensiveness
unease
disquiet
uneasiness
alarm
alertness
vigilance
watchfulness
mindfulness
Meaning of Warning Sign
A warning sign is a signal or indication that warns of potential danger or a problem.
Definitions
- A sign that warns of potential danger or a problem
- * An indication or signal that something is likely to happen or is happening
Etymology of Warning Sign
The term "warning sign" is derived from the Old English words "warnian" meaning to warn or caution, and "sign" from the Old French "signe" meaning a mark or token, with the modern concept emerging in the 15th century to denote a signal or indication of potential danger.
Example Uses
- The warning sign on the road indicated a sharp turn ahead.
- * The company's financial reports were a warning sign of the impending bankruptcy.
- * The doctor looked for warning signs of a potential heart attack.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
reassurance
comfort
solace
consolation
encouragement
approval
endorsement
confirmation
validation
assurance
guarantee
warranty
security
safety
protection
defense
safeguard
insurance
shelter
asylum
haven
refuge
calmness
serenity
tranquility
peacefulness
quietness
stillness