Warn
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /wɔːn/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Warn is a verb meaning (transitive) To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:.
Meaning
(transitive) To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To caution or admonish (someone) against unwise or unacceptable behaviour.
- (intransitive) To give warning.
- (chiefly with "off", "away", and similar words) To advise or order to go or stay away.
Example Sentences
A sign warns trespassers off/away from the site.
He was warned against crossing the railway tracks at night.
Don't let me catch you running in the corridor again, I warn you.
She is his deepest innocence in spaces of bough and hay before wishes were given a different name to warn that they might not come true [...].
Word Forms
- warns
- warning
- warned
Synonyms for warn
Depending on context, synonyms include admonish, discourage.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include admonish, discourage, cautioned, caution, beware, notify.
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