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warned

 

[ wɒrnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Warned is the past tense of the verb warn, which means to inform someone in advance about a possible danger or problem. It implies a sense of forewarning and caution. Warning often carries a sense of responsibility for the safety of others.

Synonyms

advised, alerted, cautioned, forewarned

Examples of usage

  • She warned him about the storm.
  • The teacher warned the students not to cheat.
  • He was warned to stay away from the edge.
  • The signs warned of a steep drop ahead.

Translations

Translations of the word "warned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 advertido

🇮🇳 चेतावनी दी गई

🇩🇪 gewarnt

🇮🇩 diperingatkan

🇺🇦 попереджено

🇵🇱 ostrzeżono

🇯🇵 警告された

🇫🇷 averti

🇪🇸 advertido

🇹🇷 uyarıldı

🇰🇷 경고받은

🇸🇦 تم التحذير

🇨🇿 varováno

🇸🇰 varované

🇨🇳 被警告

🇸🇮 opozorjeno

🇮🇸 varaður

🇰🇿 ескертілген

🇬🇪 გაფრთხილებული

🇦🇿 xəbərdarlıq edilib

🇲🇽 advertido

Word origin

The word 'warn' originates from the Old English term 'warnian', which means 'to give notice, to advise'. This term can be traced further back to the Proto-Germanic *warniraz. The concept of warning has been a crucial part of human interaction, especially as societies became more complex and dangers more nuanced. In the 16th century, the modern form 'warn' began to be widely used in English texts. While the word primarily denotes an act of cautioning against danger, its usage has evolved to include a variety of contexts involving notification, persuasion, and admonition. Today, 'warn' is commonly used in both formal and informal settings to alert individuals to potential risks or issues.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,956, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.