Meaning & Definition of Warn in English
English⟶
Warn
/wɔrn/
verb
1. Notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
- "The director warned him that he might be fired"
- "The doctor warned me about the dangers of smoking"
synonym:
- warn
2. Admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
- "I warned him not to go too far"
- "I warn you against false assumptions"
- "She warned him to be quiet"
synonym:
- warn,
- discourage,
- admonish,
- monish
3. Ask to go away
- "The old man warned the children off his property"
synonym:
- warn
4. Notify, usually in advance
- "I warned you that i would ask some difficult questions"
synonym:
- warn
Examples of using
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I warn you against doing that again, or you'll be fined.
Why didn't anyone warn me?