Warn

verb

/wɔːn/

Word Frequency: 4.9

Definitions

1.verbTo make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:

2.verbTo caution or admonish (someone) against unwise or unacceptable behaviour.

"Don't let me catch you running in the corridor again, I warn you."

3.verb(chiefly with "off", "away", and similar words) To advise or order to go or stay away.

"A sign warns trespassers off/away from the site."

4.verbTo give warning.

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