warn
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- pronunciation:
- worn
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
warns, warning, warned |
| definition 1: |
to tell of a possible danger.
They warned us about the snowstorm.- synonyms:
- caution
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| definition 2: |
to advise about some action because something bad could happen.
He warned the children not to play with matches.- similar words:
- advise, caution, urge
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| related words: |
threaten |
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The words
warn and
worn sound alike but have different meanings.