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warn
- pronunciation:
- worn
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
warned, warning, warns |
| definition 1: |
to alert to possible harm, trouble, or danger; caution.
They warned us about the tornado.- synonyms:
- alert, caution
- similar words:
- admonish, alarm, forewarn, notify
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| definition 2: |
to advise (someone) about the possible consequences of a particular action.
He warned me not to visit them.- synonyms:
- admonish
- similar words:
- advise, caution, counsel, exhort, lesson, urge
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| definition 3: |
to make aware of something that requires attention.
The owner warned us about the dangerous condition of the car.- synonyms:
- alert, caution, inform, notify
- similar words:
- advise, apprise, clue in, enlighten, tell
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| definition 4: |
to notify (someone) to stay at a distance or leave (often fol. by away or off).
- similar words:
- dissuade, repel, scare
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| related words: |
beacon, discourage, portend, reprimand, threaten |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to give a warning; caution.
- synonyms:
- caution
- similar words:
- advise, counsel, inform
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| related words: |
beacon, threaten |
The words warn and worn sound alike but have different meanings.
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