warn
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
warns;
warned;
warning
warns;
warned;
warning
Britannica Dictionary definition of WARN
1
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to tell (someone) about possible danger or trouble
[+ object]
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I had been warned about the difficulties of the job.
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She warned me that the stove was still hot.
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The company has warned (investors) that its profits are likely to be lower in the coming year.
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“This won't be easy,” he warned.
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Nobody warned me about the dangers.
[no object]
— usually + about or of
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The book warns about/of the dangers of not getting enough exercise.
2
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to tell (someone) to do or not to do something in order to avoid danger or trouble
[+ object]
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I warned him to be careful, but he didn't listen to me.
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She warned us not to go too close to the fire.
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We were warned against using [=warned not to use] the faulty light switch.
[no object]
— usually + against
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She warns against making changes too quickly.
warn off
[phrasal verb]
warn (someone) off
or
warn (someone) off (something)
:
to tell (someone) to go or stay away in order to avoid danger or trouble
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The neighbors warned us off their land.
