warn (Meaning)
warn (v)
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
ask to go away
notify, usually in advance
warn (v. t.)
To refuse.
To make ware or aware; to give previous information to; to give notice to; to notify; to admonish; hence, to notify or summon by authority; as, to warn a town meeting; to warn a tenant to quit a house.
To give notice to, of approaching or probable danger or evil; to caution against anything that may prove injurious.
To ward off.
Synonyms & Antonyms of warn
warn Sentence Examples
- The meteorologist warned of an impending hurricane, urging residents to seek shelter.
- The doctor warned the patient of the potential side effects of the medication.
- Teachers warned students to complete their assignments on time to avoid penalties.
- The warning light flashed, indicating a malfunction in the system.
- Witnesses warned police of the suspect's flight, aiding in his apprehension.
- The warning label on the product cautioned against using it near open flames.
- The captain warned the crew to expect rough seas and to take precautions.
- The teacher warned the class about the dangers of plagiarism and urged them to cite their sources properly.
- The government issued a warning to citizens about the potential spread of a contagious disease.
- The weatherman warned of a severe cold snap and advised people to stay indoors.
FAQs About the word warn
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk, advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior, ask to go away, notify, usually in advanceTo refuse., To make ware
advise,alert, notify,inform, wake, predict, caution, forewarn, harbinger, prophesy
risk,risk, imperil,imperil,
The meteorologist warned of an impending hurricane, urging residents to seek shelter.
The doctor warned the patient of the potential side effects of the medication.
Teachers warned students to complete their assignments on time to avoid penalties.
The warning light flashed, indicating a malfunction in the system.
