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Warn Definition & Meaning

warn
verb
  1. notify of danger, potential harm, or risk; "The director warned him that he might be fired"; "The doctor warned me about the dangers of smoking"
  2. admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior; "I warned him not to go too far"; "I warn you against false assumptions"; "She warned him to be quiet"
  3. ask to go away; "The old man warned the children off his property"
  4. notify, usually in advance; "I warned you that I would ask some difficult questions"

"Warn" in song lyrics

See how warn is used in real songs:

  • "It's nothin on this earth, that my soul should warn"
    Black Child — The Prayer
  • "Let it be known another city betta be ya warn"
    Bookie f/ Agony, Omega G — 602
  • "immer immer mehr die danach geflasht warn"

Usage tips for "warn"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "warn" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for warn to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does warn mean?
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk; "The director warned him that he might be fired"; "The doctor warned me about the dangers of smoking" admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior; "I warned him not to go too far"; "I warn you against false assumptions"; "She warned him to be quiet" ask to go away; "The old man warned the children off his property" notify, usually in advance; "I warned you that I would ask some difficult questions"
What part of speech is warn?
Warn is a verb.
How many definitions does warn have?
Warn has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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