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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The International Atomic Energy Agency has previously warned that bombing active enrichment sites, particularly Fordow, could pose environmental and health risks.
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Brian Bennett, Time, 22 June 2025
Experts say the end of the Islamic Republic is no longer unthinkable — but warn that what replaces it could either lift the country toward a freer future or plunge it into instability.
—Efrat Lachter , Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
However, opponents warned the most vulnerable in society, such as disabled and older people, could be at risk of being coerced directly or indirectly into ending their lives to save money or relieve the burden on family members.
—Arkansas Online, 21 June 2025
The war between Israel and Iran began its ninth day Saturday as the two countries continued to trade missile attacks, and Iran's foreign minister warned against the U.S. getting actively involved.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 21 June 2025
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Brian Bennett, Time, 22 June 2025
Experts say the end of the Islamic Republic is no longer unthinkable — but warn that what replaces it could either lift the country toward a freer future or plunge it into instability.
—Efrat Lachter , Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
However, opponents warned the most vulnerable in society, such as disabled and older people, could be at risk of being coerced directly or indirectly into ending their lives to save money or relieve the burden on family members.
—Arkansas Online, 21 June 2025
The war between Israel and Iran began its ninth day Saturday as the two countries continued to trade missile attacks, and Iran's foreign minister warned against the U.S. getting actively involved.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 21 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for warn
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“Warn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warn. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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