warn
Translation
to warn, to caution, to notify
Examples
They warned us about the storm.
They warned us about the storm.
I must warn you that it is dangerous.
I must warn you that it is dangerous.
He warned her not to be late.
He warned her not to be late.
Grammar Patterns
warn ((sb.)) ((about/of sth.)) to tell (sb.) about a possible danger They warned us about the storm.
warn ((sb.)) ((that...)) to inform (sb.) that something bad may happen I must warn you that it is dangerous.
warn ((sb.)) ((not to-inf)) to advise (sb.) not to do something He warned her not to be late.
Similar Words
Synonyms: caution, advise, alert; Antonyms: reassure, encourage
Etymology
From Old English 'warnian', meaning 'to take heed' or 'to give notice of danger'.
Memory Tips
Think of a foghorn's sound: 'Waaarn... Waaarn...' It's a signal of potential danger ahead.