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warn
[ wawrn ]
verb (used with object)
- to give notice, advice, or intimation to (a person, group, etc.) of danger, impending evil, possible harm, or anything else unfavorable:
They warned him of a plot against him. She was warned that her life was in danger.
Synonyms: forewarn
- to urge or advise to be careful; caution:
to warn a careless driver.
- to admonish or exhort, as to action or conduct:
She warned her employees to be on time.
- to notify, advise, or inform:
to warn a person of an intended visit.
- to give notice to (a person, group, etc.) to go, keep at a distance, etc. (often followed by away, off, etc.):
A sign warns trespassers off the grounds. A marker warned boats away from the dock.
- to give authoritative or formal notice to (someone); order; summon:
to warn a person to appear in court.
verb (used without object)
- to give a warning; caution:
to warn of further disasters.
warn
/ wɔːn /
verb
- to notify or make (someone) aware of danger, harm, etc
- tr; often takes a negative and an infinitive to advise or admonish (someone) as to action, conduct, etc
I warn you not to do that again
- takes a clause as object or an infinitive to inform (someone) in advance
he warned them that he would arrive late
- tr; usually foll by away, off, etc to give notice to go away, be off, etc
he warned the trespassers off his ground
Derived Forms
- ˈwarner, noun
Other Words From
- warner noun
- pre·warn verb (used with object)
- re·warn verb (used with object)
- un·warned adjective
- well-warned adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of warn1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The trial confirmed what media had speculated following the murder: representatives of the Maharaja had indeed threatened Bawla with dire consequences if he continued to shelter Mumtaz Begum, but he had ignored the warnings.
After five days of an unrelenting firestorm in Los Angeles County, medical experts are warning that the area’s smoke levels pose unique risks to expectant pregnant people and their unborn children.
But the National Weather Service warned that the gusty Santa Ana winds that whipped up the fires at the outset would increase again on Saturday and into Sunday.
Winds, combined with low humidity of around 5-15%, will bring a continued risk of red flag weather warnings.
We received multiple, varying messages at different times, from evacuation warnings to a “Leave Now!” order, each accompanied by that brain-piercing alarm.
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