Warn

Pronunciation: /wɔrn/

Definitions of warn

verb to inform someone in advance of a possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation

Example Sentences

A1 He warned his little sister not to touch the hot stove.

A2 The teacher warned the students not to cheat on the exam.

B1 The company warned employees about a possible data breach.

B2 The captain warned the crew of an approaching storm.

C1 The expert warned of the dangers of investing in risky stocks.

C2 The government warned citizens to prepare for a possible natural disaster.

Examples of warn in a Sentence

formal The weather forecast warned of heavy rain and strong winds.

informal I warned you not to eat that spicy food before bed.

slang I warned him that hanging out with those guys would get him in trouble.

figurative Her constant headaches were a warning sign of something more serious.

Grammatical Forms of warn

• past tense: warned
• plural: warns
• comparative: more warned
• superlative: most warned
• present tense: warn
• future tense: will warn
• perfect tense: have warned
• continuous tense: is warning
• singular: warn
• positive degree: warn
• infinitive: to warn
• gerund: warning
• participle: warned

Origin and Evolution of warn

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'warn' originated from the Old English word 'warnian' which means to take heed or guard against. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'warnojanan'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'warn' has evolved to encompass not only the act of giving caution or advice but also to inform or notify someone of potential danger or harm.