Warn: meaning, definitions and examples
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warn
[ wɔːn ]
safety
To inform someone in advance about a possible danger or problem.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Please warn the children not to play near the edge of the cliff.
- The weather forecast warned of heavy rain and strong winds.
- If you see any suspicious activity, make sure to warn the authorities immediately.
notice
A statement or event that informs someone about a possible danger or problem.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The red flag is a warn that the beach is not safe for swimming.
- She ignored the warnings about the potential risks of the investment.
- The amber light on the dashboard was a warning that the fuel was running low.
Translations
Translations of the word "warn" in other languages:
🇵🇹 avisar
- alertar
- advertir
🇮🇳 चेतावनी देना
- आगाह करना
- चेताना
🇩🇪 warnen
- benachrichtigen
- mahnen
🇮🇩 memperingatkan
🇺🇦 попереджати
🇵🇱 ostrzegać
🇯🇵 警告する (けいこくする)
🇫🇷 avertir
- prévenir
- alerter
🇪🇸 advertir
- avisar
- alertar
🇹🇷 uyarmak
🇰🇷 경고하다
🇸🇦 تحذير
- إنذار
- تنبيه
🇨🇿 varovat
🇸🇰 varovať
🇨🇳 警告 (jǐnggào)
🇸🇮 opozoriti
🇮🇸 vara við
🇰🇿 ескерту
🇬🇪 გაფრთხილება
- შეხსენება
- მიგნება
🇦🇿 xəbərdarlıq etmək
🇲🇽 advertir
- avisar
- alertar
Word origin
The word 'warn' originated from the Old English word 'warnian', which meant 'to take heed of, guard against, protect'. It has evolved over time to its current usage in the English language. Warning others about potential dangers has been a crucial aspect of human communication for centuries, helping to prevent accidents and ensure safety.