warned; warning; warns
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: 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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Craig S. Smith, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Education and health experts warn that, ultimately, this could harm patient care.
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Craig S. Smith, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Education and health experts warn that, ultimately, this could harm patient care.
—Annie Sciacca, Sacramento Bee, 17 Mar. 2025
In January, four tourists drowned near Punta Cana, when a red flag warned of strong currents and rough seas, according to The Associated Press.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
The company last week warned in a letter to the Office of the United States Trade Representative that the White House's trade policies could hurt EV manufacturers.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Warn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warn. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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