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warn
/tə ˈwɔːn/

warn

🇺🇸 American English
/tu ˈwɔrn/
🇬🇧 British English
/tə ˈwɔːn/
Meaning of warn

alert about danger

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When to use warn

warn people

Menschen warnen

warn drivers

Fahrer warnen

warn residents

Bewohner warnen

warn about danger

vor Gefahr warnen

warn of storms

vor Stürmen warnen

warn usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

The park sign will warn visitors about falling rocks.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Meteorologists warn people to move inland before the storm.

Similar words

warn

to tell someone about a danger or problem so they can avoid it; general, neutral term for giving caution

caution

to warn someone to be careful or to avoid danger; emphasizes careful behaviour

forewarn

to warn someone in advance about something that might happen; slightly formal/old-fashioned

inform

to give facts or information; neutral and factual, not specifically aimed at warning

notify

to formally or officially tell someone about something; administrative tone, not necessarily a warning

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warnwarnen
seasons of the yearJahreszeiten
springFrühling
winterWinter
beginbeginnen
endenden
temperatureTemperatur

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What's the difference between warn / caution / forewarn / inform / notify / advise

🇬🇧English
warn

to tell someone about a danger or problem so they can avoid it; general, neutral term for giving caution

B1Very Often

Authorities warned residents about the approaching storm.

Власти предупредили жителей об надвигающемся шторме.

C
🇬🇧English
caution

to warn someone to be careful or to avoid danger; emphasizes careful behaviour

B2Often

Caution: slippery surface ahead.

Осторожно: скользкая поверхность.

F
🇬🇧English
forewarn

to warn someone in advance about something that might happen; slightly formal/old-fashioned

C1Rarely

He was forewarned about the dangerous route.

Его заранее предупредили о опасном маршруте.

🇬🇧English

to give facts or information; neutral and factual, not specifically aimed at warning

B1Very Often

We informed residents about the schedule change.

Мы сообщили жителям об изменении расписания.

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🇬🇧English
notify

to formally or officially tell someone about something; administrative tone, not necessarily a warning

B2Often

You must notify the authorities of any damage.

Вы должны уведомить власти о любом повреждении.

🇬🇧English

to recommend a course of action or give guidance; can include urging caution but is softer than a warning

B2Often

Officials advised people to stay indoors during the storm.

Чиновники рекомендовали людям оставаться в помещениях во время шторма.

🇬🇧English

to cause someone to feel fear or worry; can be used for reactions or alerts but often implies alarmed emotion

B2Often

The news of the spill alarmed local residents.

Новость о разливе напугала местных жителей.

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How to pronounce warn and what this word means

warn translation: предупреждать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce warn

/tə ˈwɔːn/

warn translation

предупреждать

warn examples

The park sign will warn visitors about falling rocks.

warn transcription

/tə ˈwɔːn/, /tu ˈwɔrn/

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warn meaning: what does it mean?

alert about danger

warn pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

warn is pronounced as /tə ˈwɔːn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

warn definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The park sign will warn visitors about falling rocks. Translation: Табличка в парке будет предупреждать посетителей о падающих камнях.

Is warn part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, warn (предупреждать) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is warn part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, warn (предупреждать) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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