Word: WARNING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of WARNING
- To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:
- To caution or admonish (someone) against unwise or unacceptable behaviour.
"Don't let me catch you running in the corridor again, I warn you."
- (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."
- The action of the verb warn; an instance of warning someone.
- 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."
- Used to warn of danger in signs and notices.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "warning" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "warning" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WARNING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is WARNING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in WARNING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing WARNING:
- # the warning effect
- # master of warning
- # playing with warning
- # in terms of warning
Anagrams
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