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warn

 
 
pronunciation:
worn
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Homophone Note
part of speech: verb
inflections: warns, warning, warned
definition 1: to tell of a possible danger; alert.
They warned us about the snowstorm.
synonyms:
alert, caution
similar words:
admonish, notify
definition 2: to caution about what may happen as a result of a particular action; advise.
He warned the children that they would fail the test if they didn't do their homework.
synonyms:
admonish
similar words:
advise, caution, counsel, urge
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Homophone Note
The words warn and worn sound alike but have different meanings.