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warn

Meaning of warn

alert about danger

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British English/tə ˈwɔːn/
American English/tu ˈwɔrn/
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warn with German translation

warn usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

The park sign will warn visitors about falling rocks.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Meteorologists warn people to move inland before the storm.

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warn belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

warnwarnen
seasons of the yearJahreszeiten
springFrühling
winterWinter
beginbeginnen
endenden
temperatureTemperatur

warn synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between warn / caution / forewarn / inform / notify / advise

C
🇬🇧English
caution

to warn someone to be careful or to avoid danger; emphasizes careful behaviour

B2Often

Caution: slippery surface ahead.

F
🇬🇧English
forewarn

to warn someone in advance about something that might happen; slightly formal/old-fashioned

C1Rarely

He was forewarned about the dangerous route.

🇬🇧English

to give facts or information; neutral and factual, not specifically aimed at warning

B1Very Often

We informed residents about the schedule change.

N
🇬🇧English
notify

to formally or officially tell someone about something; administrative tone, not necessarily a warning

B2Often

You must notify the authorities of any damage.

🇬🇧English

to recommend a course of action or give guidance; can include urging caution but is softer than a warning

B2Often

Officials advised people to stay indoors during the storm.

🇬🇧English

to cause someone to feel fear or worry; can be used for reactions or alerts but often implies alarmed emotion

B2Often

The news of the spill alarmed local residents.

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How to pronounce warn and what this word means

warn means warn. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce warn

/tə ˈwɔːn/

warn translation

warn

warn examples

The park sign will warn visitors about falling rocks.

warn transcription

/tə ˈwɔːn/, /tu ˈwɔrn/

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warn meaning: what does it mean?

alert about danger

warn pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

warn is pronounced as /tə ˈwɔːn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

warn definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The park sign will warn visitors about falling rocks. Translation: Табличка в парке будет предупреждать посетителей о падающих камнях.

Is warn part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, warn can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is warn part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, warn can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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