warned
Translation
warned, cautioned, notified
Examples
The sign warned of falling rocks.
The sign warned of falling rocks.
I warned you not to go there.
I warned you not to go there.
The police warned everyone to stay inside.
The police warned everyone to stay inside.
Grammar Patterns
warn ((sb.)) ((about/of sth.)) to tell (sb.) about a possible danger The sign warned of falling rocks.
warn ((sb.)) ((that...)) to inform (sb.) that something bad may happen The doctor warned me that I should rest.
warn ((sb.)) ((not to-inf)) to advise (sb.) not to do something I warned you not to go there.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cautioned, advised, alerted; Antonyms: reassured, encouraged
Etymology
From Old English 'warnian', meaning 'to take heed'. This is the past tense and past participle of 'warn'.
Memory Tips
This is the past form of 'warn'. The '-ed' ending indicates an action that has already happened.