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    warn
    /wɔːn/

    verb

    • 1. inform someone in advance of a possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation: "his father had warned him of what might happen" Similar notifyalertapprisegive notice

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWARN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    WARN definition: 1. to make someone realize a possible danger or problem, especially one in the future: 2. to make…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › warnWarn Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of WARN is to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or evil. How to use warn in a sentence.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › warnWARN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Warn definition: to give notice, advice, or intimation to (a person, group, etc.) of danger, impending evil, possible harm, or anything else unfavorable. See examples of WARN used in a sentence.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWARN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    warn, caution, admonish imply attempting to prevent another from running into danger or getting into unpleasant or undesirable circumstances. To warn is to speak plainly and usually in strong terms: to warn him about danger and possible penalties.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishwarn verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    [transitive, intransitive] to tell somebody about something, especially something dangerous or unpleasant that is likely to happen, so that they can avoid it. warn somebody I tried to warn him, but he wouldn't listen. If you're thinking of getting a dog, be warned—they take a lot of time and money.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › warnWarn - definition of warn by The Free Dictionary

    1. to give notice, advice, or intimation to (a person, group, etc.) of impending danger, possible harm, or the like. 2. to urge or advise to be careful; caution: to warn a careless driver. 3. to admonish or exhort, as to action or conduct. 4. to notify; inform: to warn a person of an intended visit.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishWARN | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    WARN definition: 1. to tell someone that something bad may happen in the future, so that they can prevent it: 2. to…. Learn more.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › american_english › warnwarn verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    warn. verb. /wɔrn/. Verb Forms. [transitive, intransitive] to tell someone about something, especially something dangerous or unpleasant that is likely to happen, so that they can avoid it warn somebody I tried to warn him, but he wouldn't listen.

  10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › warnWarn - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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” synonyms: admonish, discourage, monish. see more. verb. ask to go away. “The old man warned the children off his property” see more. Pronunciation. US. /wɔrn/ UK.

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › warnwarn | meaning of warn in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

    warn meaning, definition, what is warn: to tell someone that something bad or da...: Learn more.