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warn
verb
To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 4
- Starts with
- W
- Ends with
- N
- Contains
- AR
- Scrabble score
- 7
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
/wɔːn/ /wɔɹn/
Meaning
Definitions
verb
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.”
To give warning.
In context
Example Sentences
Don't let me catch you running in the corridor again, I warn you.
A sign warns trespassers off/away from the site.