Warn (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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verb (used with object)
  1. to give notice, advice, or intimation to (a person, group, etc.) of danger, impending evil, possible harm, or anything else unfavorable: They warned him of a plot against him. She was warned that her life was in danger.
  2. to urge or advise to be careful; caution: to warn a careless driver.
  3. to admonish or exhort, as to action or conduct: She warned her employees to be on time.
  4. to notify, advise, or inform: to warn a person of an intended visit.
  5. to give notice to (a person, group, etc.) to go, keep at a distance, etc. (often followed by away, off, etc.): A sign warns trespassers off the grounds. A marker warned boats away from the dock.
  6. to give authoritative or formal notice to (someone); order; summon: to warn a person to appear in court.
verb (used without object)
  1. to give a warning; caution: to warn of further disasters.
verb
  1. to notify or make (someone) aware of danger, harm, etc
  2. to advise or admonish (someone) as to action, conduct, etc
  3. to inform (someone) in advance
  4. to give notice to go away, be off, etc
Warn (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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