warned; warning; warns
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2
: to order to go or stay away
—often used with off
: to give a warning
warner
noun
Examples of warn in a Sentence
I had been warned about the difficulties of the job.
She warned me that the stove was still hot.
“This won't be easy,” he warned.
Nobody warned me about the dangers.
I warned him to be careful, but he didn't listen to me.
She warned us not to go too close to the fire.
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Last month state immigration advocates warned that arrests of undocumented immigrants were ramping up in the state, creating anxiety and fear in communities with people taken every day.
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Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
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—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The report warned that the influx of more affordable Chinese goods would create greater challenges for local businesses in the region and impact their economies.
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Life-threatening flooding was possible in western Union County, New Jersey, the National Weather Service warned.
—ABC News, 14 July 2025
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Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
The National Weather Service discussion on Monday morning warned that extreme heat conditions would continue in the region as a high-pressure center lingers.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The report warned that the influx of more affordable Chinese goods would create greater challenges for local businesses in the region and impact their economies.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 14 July 2025
Life-threatening flooding was possible in western Union County, New Jersey, the National Weather Service warned.
—ABC News, 14 July 2025
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“Warn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warn. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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