Words / A2

WORN/wɔːn/

To warn is to tell someone about danger or a problem before it happens. Warn someone about/of something. Warn someone to + verb / not to + verb. A warning is the noun. Threaten is to say you will cause harm — much stronger and different.

Meaning

To tell someone about possible danger or a problem.

Examples

• “The sign warns drivers about ice on the road.”
• “I warned you about the traffic.”
• “The teacher warned us not to copy.”

Good to know

warn someone about. Noun: warning. Not the same as threaten.

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