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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By the end of the week, New York City will be one of the major metro areas that could see drenching rain or ice and snow, AccuWeather warned, adding that Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., could see several hours of heavy rain that could cause travel delays.
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John Bacon, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
Andreessen, who has advised Trump on tech policy, warned that overregulating the AI industry could stifle U.S. innovation and give China an advantage.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
The 25,000 survivors were hand-picked by the city’s therapist, played by Sarah Shahi, after Sinatra was warned about a tsunami that would end global civilization.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
The message warns about unpaid tolls and the possibility of fines, forcing recipients to act quickly.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 28 Jan. 2025
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John Bacon, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
Andreessen, who has advised Trump on tech policy, warned that overregulating the AI industry could stifle U.S. innovation and give China an advantage.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
The 25,000 survivors were hand-picked by the city’s therapist, played by Sarah Shahi, after Sinatra was warned about a tsunami that would end global civilization.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
The message warns about unpaid tolls and the possibility of fines, forcing recipients to act quickly.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 28 Jan. 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 31 Jan. 2025.
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