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warn
UK /wɔːn/ US /wɔɹn/
verb 5name 1
Definitions
verb
1
To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:
We waved a flag to warn the oncoming traffic about the accident.
I phoned to warn him of the road closure.
2
To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:
I warned him he'd be getting a huge box of birthday presents from me.
3
To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:
The sheriff warned her to appear in court.
Committee being warned these following were absent or short …
4
To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:
Hark! the clock is warning ten;
No, not a word more, Andrew; the clock has warned for nine, and I am off.
5
To caution or admonish (someone) against unwise or unacceptable behaviour.
He was warned against crossing the railway tracks at night.
Don't let me catch you running in the corridor again, I warn you.
name
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A surname.
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