warned; warning; warns
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2
: to order to go or stay away
—often used with off
: to give a warning
warner
noun
Examples of warn in a Sentence
I had been warned about the difficulties of the job.
She warned me that the stove was still hot.
“This won't be easy,” he warned.
Nobody warned me about the dangers.
I warned him to be careful, but he didn't listen to me.
She warned us not to go too close to the fire.
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The first of two back-to-back atmospheric rivers will spread rain across San Diego County from Wednesday afternoon to early Thursday, before a second wave follows Thursday night, says the National Weather Service, which also warned of possible lightning west of the mountains.
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Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Experts warn prices for many grocery store items will rise as a result.
—Danny Freeman, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
Before the address started, the House Freedom Caucus posted on X warning Democrats they would be censured if there were any disruptive actions made.
—Lauren Green, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Mar. 2025
Big box retailers have already warned of price hikes on household goods and grocery items imported from the two nations–much to the detriment of working families, small businesses, and the many already suffering under heavy inflationary pressure.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Experts warn prices for many grocery store items will rise as a result.
—Danny Freeman, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
Before the address started, the House Freedom Caucus posted on X warning Democrats they would be censured if there were any disruptive actions made.
—Lauren Green, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Mar. 2025
Big box retailers have already warned of price hikes on household goods and grocery items imported from the two nations–much to the detriment of working families, small businesses, and the many already suffering under heavy inflationary pressure.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for warn
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“Warn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warn. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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