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Definition of warned - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
cautionhaving been informed about possible danger
- The warned hikers took extra precautions on the trail.
- The warned residents evacuated the area.
- The warned drivers slowed down near the construction site.
Expressions with warned
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alerting someone about potential consequences or dangers
If you go there, you have been warned.
Origin of warned
Old English, warnian (to warn)
Terms with warned included in their meaning
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safety
warned about danger
discipline
warned or reprimanded for a fault
warnings
officially warned or alerted
alert
warned about something in advance
advice
advised or warned earnestly
employment law
while officially warned or informed about something important
prediction
indicated or warned of a future event
behavior
not reprimanded or warned for behavior
warning
having been warned in advance
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- French:averti, ...
- German:gewarnt, ...
- Italian:avvisato, ...
- Spanish:advertido, ...
- Portuguese:alertado, ...
- Chinese:被告知的, ...
- Japanese:警告された, ...
- Arabic:محذر, ...
- Hebrew:מוּזְהָר, ...
- Russian:предупрежденный, ...
- Ukrainian:попереджений, ...
- Hindi:चेताया हुआ, ...
Definition of warn - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
safetymake someone aware of impending danger
- She warned him about the slippery road.
2.
cautionadvise someone against unwise behavior
- He warned her not to trust strangers.
3.
communicationnotify someone about something in advance
- They warned us of the upcoming storm.
4.
stay awayorder someone to stay away
- The sign warned people off the property.
Expressions with warn
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advise someone to stay away from danger
The sign warned off trespassers from the construction site.
Origin of warn
Old English, warnian (to warn)
Examples of warn in a sentence
Parents warned their children not to touch the stove. The sign warned us of the slippery floor. Parents often warn their children about talking to strangers. I must warn you about the slippery floor. The sign warns drivers of the sharp turn ahead. Authorities warned hikers about the dangerous trail.
The lifeguard warned swimmers of the strong currents.
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- French:avertir, conseiller, ...
- German:warnen, abraten, ...
- Italian:avvertire, ammonire, ...
- Spanish:advertir, aconsejar, ...
- Portuguese:avisar, advertir, ...
- Chinese:警告, 通知, ...
- Japanese:警告する, 注意する, ...
- Arabic:حَذَّرَ, أَنْذَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַזְהִיר, ...
- Russian:предупреждать, предостерегать, ...
- Ukrainian:попереджати, застерегти, ...
- Hindi:चेतावनी देना, मना करना, ...
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