warn
Translation
to warn, to caution, to advise
Examples
They warned us about the bad weather.
They warned us about the bad weather.
I must warn you that the dog bites.
I must warn you that the dog bites.
The sign warns against swimming here.
The sign warns against swimming here.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((about/of sth.)) to tell (sb.) about a possible danger They warned us about the storm.
((sb.)) ((that...)) to tell (sb.) that something bad might happen I warned him that he would be late.
((sb.)) ((against -ing)) to advise (sb.) not to do something She warned me against trusting him.
((sb.)) ((to-inf)) to tell (sb.) to do or not to do something The police warned people to stay indoors.
Similar Words
Etymology
From Old English 'warnian', meaning 'to take heed' or 'to give notice of danger'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'warning' sign with a big exclamation mark! It's telling you to be aware.