Word of the Day: Warn
To warn is to tell someone of danger or consequences for some sort of action. The word “warn” is a verb:
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warn
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warned
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warned
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- The teacher warned the student that he would get a detention if he continued misbehaving. (detention = after school punishment)
- The police officer warned the motorist that she could get a ticket for a broken tail light.
- Don’t do that! I’m warning you!
- We were warned not to enter the building because it was unsafe.
- A meteorologist on television warned us of an impending snow storm, but it never came.
- The car I drive warns me when I get too close to another car.
- A heart monitor warns of problems with a person’s heart.
The word “warning” is a noun:
- The police officer let the motorist off with a warning. (to let someone off = to allow to go without a consequence)
- Martha gave her son a warning when he came home late.
- The teacher gave the student a warning.
- This is your final warning.
- The national weather service issued a warning for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in our area.
- Warning lights and a guard rail indicate when a train is crossing the road.
- A warning light on the dashboard of your car can tell you if you are low on gas or oil.
Essential English Dictionary
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